.41 cap and ball hex barrel derringer: Help!

[Fritz423]

The same BIL who had the civil war musket and Mule ear carbine had this. It was casually thrown in a box with balls and caps so I'm thinking it is a replica. It is in pretty rough shape.

 

[Phil Coffins]

You’re right, a kit that has seen better days.

 

[Fritz423]

Any idea about the stamp? Letter M within a shield?

 

[Fritz423]

Your kit comment steered me in the right direction, Markwell Arms. Guess I'll keep it for a paperweight...

 

[nhmoose]

it is an octagon barrel not a hexagon one.

 

[Fritz423]

it is an octagon barrel not a hexagon one.

Thank you I see that now. I'm used to hex shafts on tractors...

 

[Robby]

Looks like a kit that was never finished, things need to be inlayed, side plate fashioned and more by the looks of it. That would be a fun project, finish it up, make it Nice!
Robby