Walker reproduction?

[hmills16]

I received a Walker Colt reproduction from a friend. It has no identifiable markings on the cylinder , grip or under the receiver. On th cylinder scene “Colts” has been removed but “patent remains. Bottom and blued area under the charging handle has been polished blank.
What have I got here? Revolver is in great shape. Appears unfired.

 

[45D]

Looks like an ASM. The blank on the cyl. and thick trigger guard are typical.

Mike

 

[Comfortably_Numb]

Maybe it's a "street walker". Get it?

 

[hmills16]

Is thenASM generally a safe shooter? Never been around the brand. I’m new to BP pistols. Not to rifles.

 

[Comfortably_Numb]

Is thenASM generally a safe shooter? Never been around the brand. I’m new to BP pistols. Not to rifles.

They are often out of time. I don't buy them.

 

[Campbell]

I concur. Armi San Marco. I bought mine in 1989 and fired it a lot.

 

[B P Arn]

Is thenASM generally a safe shooter? Never been around the brand. I’m new to BP pistols. Not to rifles.

Yes, they are very safe to shoot. Have it checked by a gunsmith beforehand if you are concerned.

 

[bang]

My ASM shoots very well.
Check the arbor fit.
If all is right expect 6 inches high at 25 yards.
Chamber bores we're a tad off and varied so I reamed them to .451.

 

[hawkeye2]

"Bottom and blued area under the charging handle has been polished blank."

This is where the serial number and ASM logo used to reside. I haven't handled an ASM Walker in a long time but I believe the serial number & logo was stamped on both the frame there and the barrel lug. I remember the engraving on the cylinder was the deepest and clearest I've seen. It might be interesting if you ask your friend if he did it and why. I found some clear photos of an ASM Walker.

 

[thomasgunn]

Is thenASM generally a safe shooter? Never been around the brand. I’m new to BP pistols. Not to rifles.

I've been shooting a Armi San Marco Walker for about 48 years, put LOTS of rounds through her. Great gun, other than replacing a hand spring and cylinder stop (bolt) over the years {parts that will wear out on any much used Colt style single action revolver), still one of my favorite shooters.

 

[Eterry]

Before everyone gets their shorts in a bunch about no serial number; remember serial numbers are required on all Firearms made post 1968.
Most states, and the federal government, don't consider a cap and ball revolver or muzzleloader to be a Firearm, thus not requiring a Serial Number.

We now return to our usual scheduled program... already in progress.

 

[Bunk]

Yes, they are very safe to shoot. Have it checked by a gunsmith beforehand if you are concerned.

a gunsmith that is familiar with C&B guns,

 

[44Bro]

IIRC the early ASM KITS did not have serial numbers.

 

[hawkeye2]

IIRC the early ASM KITS did not have serial numbers.

That may be true but that gun was not a kit.

Someone removed the serial number and proofs that were there with it as well as the word Colt's from the cylinder and I'm sure they had a reason for doing it. If you blow up the first photo and look closely at the area just in front of the trigger guard you can see where it has been filed slightly below the surface of the frame above the trigger guard.

 

[user 48702]

If you are concerned about the serial number, get some Nital, (which is a Nitric Acid solution), paint the area with a swab and it will etch and reveal the serial number so you can see it.

 

[44Bro]

My ASM Dragoon cylinder has the exact same blank where the Colt's would be. Remember ASM got sued by Colt for using Colt's trade marks.

 

[TFoley]

My ASM Walker was a very fine performer with 50gr of 3Fg and RB. I sold it to fund a Second Model Colt Dragoon in 1988 and learned that the new owner had destroyed it using nitro loads. That must have been spectacular to watch.

 

[HR694]

Looks much like ASM, a great shooter though !