Armi San Marco Colt 1847 Walker

[dubshooter]

Hey guys. Going to ask for your opnion as I know nearly nothing about these guns thus far. Browsing the local pages, ran across this revolver. I've been looking at the Pietta 1858 New Army, but this caught my eye. Gentleman stated he obtained it from hsi boss, hasn't fired it, and just wants to sell it.

He has three tins of primers, a holster, some powder and patches, a couple tubes of patch lube and a primer holder (his words) and stated he would knock it down to $200.

Is this gun worth the $200? And if so, what should I check for when looking at the gun (besides lock up like a normal revolver). Any typical wear/tear from people doing dumb things with these revolvers?

Thanks for the help

ASM Colt 1847 Walker

 

[cynthialee]

that is a good deal

although the gun doesn't use a patched ball...

get it

the loading lever will likely be loose but that can be adressed with a hair tie

 

[bobthemotorcycle]

In order to know if it’s worth it you would first has to check it out. You can not tell if it’s worth it from a picture.

If it’s in good shape I feel it’s worth it. He probably gave $100 bucks or took it in on trade and has nothing in it. Go look at it and offer him $175 if you feel it’s in good shape.

Fact is I trust nobody who sells Mac 90's, especially for $1300 bucks.

I looked at other sits and they are selling from $250 to $350 and I seen one for $400.

The one in the picture has been shot some. The blueing on the end of the barrel is gone so its been shot before.

 

[Many Klatch]

Armi San Marco is no longer in business, but the ASM parts and Pietta parts are mostly interchangeable. I have an ASM Remington New Army that works fine.

$200 sounds like a good price. You should be able to use the fact that the maker no longer exists to knock the price down.

If you have a chance to handle the gun before buying it; Look to see if the screw slots are buggered up. That will be an indication of a previous owner that wasn't careful. Look to see if there are any signs of areas of rust that have been reblued. Look to see if the barrel and chambers are clean. Take a couple of earswabs and a small cleaning rod and patch and run the rod down the bore and into the chambers. Look to see if it locks up tight and if the locking notches are square or buggered up. Also look to see if the nipples have been mushroomed because someone was dry firing the gun without caps.

Many Klatch

 

[cynthialee]

Armi San Marco is no longer in business, but the ASM parts and Pietta parts are mostly interchangeable. I have an ASM Remington New Army that works fine.

$200 sounds like a good price, $150 - $175 sounds even better. You should be able to use the fact that the maker no longer exists to knock the price down.
Many Klatch

that part didn't occur to me, Many has a good point.

 

[D Sanders]

I own an ASM walker and I love it. But like others have said, ASM is no longer in business and parts may be a bit difficult to find if you need them. The trigger/bolt spring failed on mine and I turned to VTI gun parts for help but they had none. Luckily I was able to fashion one out of some spring steel at work. Just thought you would like to know that.

HH 60

 

[George T.]

I have a 1860 Army made by them and it is very well finished. The grips are very nice! Geo. T.
As my memory serves me I paid $125 for it off of Gun Broker!

 

[D Sanders]

One other thing I forgot to mention, the chambers were a few thousandths of an inch smaller than the groove diameter. I had to open them up about .005 in order to get the ball to cut the rifling. Had to get a larger mold.

HH 60