Information please on .44 revolver

[Crazybear]

I believe this is a navy .44 revolver, it is stamped with CVA, but it has Colt patent stamped on the cylinder. Any information would be greatly appreciated. It is in very good condition and tight with a light trigger.

 

[johnfrommd]

It is a reproduction made for the original CVA (Connecticut Valley Arms) probably in the late '70's or sometime in the '80's. CVA had most of its rifles made in Spain so it may have been made there or it could have been made in Italy. Only by looking at the proof marks on the barrel and frame can you find out.

It uses a .451 or .454 ball and, since it has a brass frame, you shoot keep your loads low around 20 to 25 grains of powder to keep the frame from stretching.

 

[OldSmoky1967]

It is a reproduction made for the original CVA (Connecticut Valley Arms) probably in the late '70's or sometime in the '80's. CVA had most of its rifles made in Spain so it may have been made there or it could have been made in Italy. Only by looking at the proof marks on the barrel and frame can you find out.

It uses a .451 or .454 ball and, since it has a brass frame, you shoot keep your loads low around 20 to 25 grains of powder to keep the frame from stretching.

Right, the brass frame is known to stretch with heavier loads than that. But, this is the gun that med me fall in love with black powder. You could buy them without a license at Montgomery Ward or Mott's 5 and Dime when I was a kid! Good memories!

 

[CaptainKirk]

If you showed me the date code and other stampings I could ID it for you. Look on the underside of the barrel beneath the loading lever for ID marks. CVA imported various makes for their guns back in the day.

 

[Zulch]

Looks like an 1860 Army. Could be an Armi San Marco. I have a CVA Dragoon and it is an ASM. Just my 2 cents.

 

[Crazybear]

Underside of brass frame

 

[CaptainKirk]

OK. That's the serial number. As low as it is, I'm guessing Navy Arms. Anything under the loading lever?
And yes, Zulch is correct. It's an 1860 Army model in .44 caliber.

 

[SmokepoleSam]

The original poster said it is stamped CVA

 

[Zulch]

Yes, i am just curious who manufactured it. It’s a purty revolver

 

[Crazybear]

@CaptainKirk Under the loading lever,
“ ASM Black Powder Only made in Italy “

 

[Crazybear]

I was thinking it was a Navy due to the engraving of ships on the cylinder.

 

[Zulch]

Crazybear. Nice revolver. Do you see a small 2 alpha code stamp anywhere? Possibly underneath or on the side? Example code: AU.

 

[cynthialee]

@CaptainKirk Under the loading lever,
“ ASM Black Powder Only made in Italy “

made by Armi San Marco

 

[Crazybear]

@Zulch I will take a look

 

[Crazybear]

The only stamp I see is a CVA stamp on brass frame and a Colt patent. Sep.10th 1850 on the cylinder

 

[Crazybear]

Connecticut valley arms inc. across the top of barrel” Engaged 16th May 1843” stamped on barrel, I guess referring to the battle of the ships on the cylinder.

 

[Crazybear]

All in all, it is a sweet revolver I would think. I have not shot it it as of yet.

 

[Crazybear]

Thank y’all for your help!

 

[Crazybear]

I am thinking about putting it up for trade, would like to find a 45 single shot pistol.

 

[toot]

enjoy it!.