Need help in identifying a Colt 1860 Army copy in .44 calibre.

[sail32]

I need some help in identifying a Colt 1860 Army copy in .44 calibre.
The only information on the revolver is the following.


"Left side of barrel =  ( D^G )   Upside down V point at middle of D & G.

Right side of barrel =  ( BLACK POWDER ONLY  .44 )

Underside of barrel = ( MADE IN ITALY )

Serial Number = ( 246xx ) stamped on the underside of the barrel, on the flat just in front where it connects with the frame.

Cut on the bottom of the grip and screws for a shoulder stock.

Right side of frame under the cylinder has the following marks and they are also on the right side of the barrel;

1 = House mark, unrecognizable. ( Perhaps Brescia or Gardone )
2 = PN, with crown, Black powder proof.
3 = XXX = 1974 year of production.

Steel frame and backstrap.

Brass trigger guard and underside of grip."


I may need to replace the hammer, but the revolver is in quite reasonable condition and the price was right.

[Major 2]

probably Armi San Paolo later know as Euroarms


The  ( D^G ) being a variation of DGG representing Armi San Paolo founders, Grassi, Doninelli, and Gazzola.

[sail32]

Hi Major 2 ,

Thank you.

I also managed to figure out one symbol is for Gardone, though it is hard to tell.

How does the quality compare to other replicas ?

What should be the height of the front sight above the barrel ?

[Major 2]

quality ?  well at the time it was OK , sometimes soft parts ,,,but at the cost ( probably about $100 + or -) back then they were not bad.

Armi San Paolo later Euroarms made a pretty accurate replica, as to sight height I don't have one to measure.

[Blair]

sail32.

The Gardone Valley of Italy is the primer firearms production area for almost 500 years.
It is like referring to "Springfield" produced arms here in the US over the past 200 + years.

The height of the front sight to the point of aim is about 75 yards. Anything less, the sight picture will be high.
I hope this helps.
My best,
  Blair