Help identify maker.

[Atlast357]

I acquired this 1851 Navy, want to find out what company made it.
An Italian replica of 36 cal percussion.
Here are the markings. Top of octagon barrel reads:
Navy Arms Co Ridgefield N.J. NAVY MOD. 1851
Left side of barrel reads: Black powder only-made in Italy Caliber 36.
Right side of frame Crest PN AD then repeated on barrel, with out AD mark
The cylinder has the rolled engraving of the Navy battle scene.
The wood grips are a light tan color.

 

[MacRob46]

The crest and PN which you describe are Italian proof marks. I think that Uberti made these guns for Navy Arms. My own 45 year old Navy Arms "Reb" revolver was definitely made by Uberti. Mine lacks the "Black Powder Only" marking because in those days people were considered to be smart enough not to load them with smokeless powder. I guess times have changed!

 

[Claude Mathis]

This may help: http://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/fusionbb/showtopic.php?tid/236956/

 

[MacRob46]

Excellent information to have if you are interested in or own one or more of these guns. My Reb, which I bought in 1968, has the Uberti trademark on the left side of the barrel to the right of the barrel key, along with the caliber. The proof marks I knew about but it was interesting to see the codes for date of manufacture. In my pistol's case it was XXIV so it was made in 1968, the year I bought it. Thank you for providing that information.

 

[Atlast357]

It appears my gun was made in 1978 for Navy Arms by Uberti.
Unfortunately there is some rust in the barrel and a some spots on the frame, the wedge needs to replaced at least for looks, I will search for a replacement maybe Dixie Gun Works ?
I won't be firing the gun, but will be a nice conversation piece.

 

[Zonie]

The wedge sold by Dixie will work if you feel you really need to replace it.

As a side note, the guns imported by Navy Arms were usually bought from the "better" manufacturers.

 

[Atlast357]

The wedge is in poor shape looks as though someone chewed the spring catch end off. So a new one is for looks.
There is some rust inside the barrel so I will not being firing it.

 

[MacRob46]

I wouldn't bother to replace the wedge if you are not going to shoot it.

 

[swathdiver]

Get ride of the rust and go shoot it. Just how bad is it?

 

[Atlast357]

Someday it will be totally disassembled and cleaned.
Then will consider the rust removal and shoot after a new wedge
of course.
36 caliber will be fun, all other revolvers I have are .44

 

[AZbpBurner]

VTIgunparts.com carries parts for Uberti and others. Check with them first, and mention the mfg year to ensure they have the correct wedge for you.