marten Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 I am asking this question as a guest. I recently acquired this replica 1851 BP revolver and am trying to identify the manufacturer. It resembles a Uberti 1851 Navy Arms Replica that I own but neither Uberti nor Pietta claim manufacture. It seems to be a quality manufacture. I would be interested in finding out who made the gun. martinwade@centurylink.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cholla Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 Somewhere on the gun will be proof marks. Those will aid the experts in identifying the maker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrel Cody Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 Maybe one of these will help. If I were to guess I'd say Armi San Marco http://www.powderhombre.com/mbpproofmarks.pdf https://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=458282 Can you get a better picture of the marks in front of the wedge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goody, SASS #26190 Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 Look under the load lever, bottom side of barrel. IIRC Uberti never made a brass 51 in 44 caliber. Maybe no brassers at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marten Posted April 22, 2020 Author Share Posted April 22, 2020 Based upon what I have learned in the last few minutes, I do agree it is most likely an Armi San Marcos revolver. It appears to have the ASM logo on the side. I have ordered a trigger from GunParts.com but it won't arrive until after this silly lockdown is over. I thank you all for your assistance and because of my interest in BP firearms, am considering joining the SASS. Besides this "paperweight", I also own a Uberti Walker Colt .44, a Navy Arms .44, and a Hawken .50 cal rifle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michigan Slim Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Hey, find a shoot in your area this summer and go. Lots of those pistols in proper use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marten Posted April 23, 2020 Author Share Posted April 23, 2020 I have fired both my 1851 Navy and my 1847 Walker. Great experience. The thing that really impressed me was when the Walker went off, all the .223s on the range went silent until they found out that it wasn't coming in their direction, whatever it was. Thanks for the info and all of the help I received today from other members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watab kid Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 ive not shot either of mine or the 1860 army yet but good weather is coming and ranges are open , my life is a bit more open now so may get that done , enjoy yours , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driftwood Johnson, SASS #38283 Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 10 hours ago, Goody, SASS #26190 said: IIRC Uberti never made a brass 51 in 44 caliber. Maybe no brassers at all. Uberti Brass 51 in 44 caliber: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marten Posted April 23, 2020 Author Share Posted April 23, 2020 Very nice firearm. I tell folks that because I'm an old guy, I have to use a Walker. This is the Walker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goody, SASS #26190 Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 6 hours ago, Driftwood Johnson, SASS #38283 said: Uberti Brass 51 in 44 caliber: I'll be damned..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cusz M. Dutch SASS Life 55326 Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 12 hours ago, marten said: I have fired both my 1851 Navy and my 1847 Walker. Great experience. The thing that really impressed me was when the Walker went off, all the .223s on the range went silent until they found out that it wasn't coming in their direction, whatever it was. Thanks for the info and all of the help I received today from other members. Once shut down the indoor range at Hogdon Powder for about the same reason. They did ask me nicely to please shoot something else. This was way back when Bruce worked the counter. Something about the smell of BP in the morning... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marten Posted April 23, 2020 Author Share Posted April 23, 2020 I don't use indoor ranges anymore because the last time I was firing indoors with a .22 revolver, the guy in the next lane was firing a .454 Casull. The noise was deafening and I had earplugs and muffs on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watab kid Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 i forgot about my walker - not shot that either , im looking to change all that soon , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marten Posted April 24, 2020 Author Share Posted April 24, 2020 The Walker is great to fire. I use the pellets as opposed to the actual black powder. When I fire it, I am using the full 60 grains backing up a .454 ball. Needless to say, because of the weight of the gun, 4.5 lbs empty. there is very little recoil. But it is impressive when it goes off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 9 hours ago, marten said: The Walker is great to fire. I use the pellets as opposed to the actual black powder. When I fire it, I am using the full 60 grains backing up a .454 ball. Needless to say, because of the weight of the gun, 4.5 lbs empty. there is very little recoil. But it is impressive when it goes off. You should shoot some nice coarse real BP in that Walker. In addidion to the boom you would get an impressive amount of flame. Fire two rounds. One to get their attention and a second to show them what shooting a Walker was really like in the old west. For your viewing pleasure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene Slim SASS 81783 Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 My .45 Open Tops with .45 Schofield cartridges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marten Posted April 25, 2020 Author Share Posted April 25, 2020 Must admit that is spectacular! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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