Armi San Marco Model 1851 Navy RV600 Brass-Frame .36 Caliber Revolver – Italian-Made Black Powder Reproduction
This Armi San Marco Model 1851 Navy RV600 is a full-size, .36 caliber black powder revolver produced in Italy during the early 1990s and distributed in the United States by Connecticut Valley Arms. Built with a polished brass frame and blued octagonal barrel, it recreates the classic Colt 1851 Navy look while adding brass-frame “Rebel Navy” flair. A roll-engraved six-shot cylinder and authentic Italian proof marks give collectors and reenactors verifiable period details in a reliable modern reproduction.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent – Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling – Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Details: Light scratching, scuffing, and blemishing are visible on the brass frame and blued surfaces but do not affect function or appearance at normal viewing distance.
What’s Included
- CVA RV600 factory cardboard box
- Owner's manual
The RV600 follows the original 1851 Navy profile with a 7.5-inch blued carbon-steel octagonal barrel, single-action lockwork, and fixed sights composed of a brass bead front and hammer-notch rear. Safety pins between the nipples let the hammer rest safely when carried loaded.
Its brass frame, trigger guard, and backstrap deliver the era-correct “Rebel Navy” brass appearance while reducing overall weight. A one-piece varnished walnut grip fills the hand and maintains period styling.
The six-shot carbon-steel cylinder features an Ormsby-style naval-battle roll engraving, matching historical examples and adding visual authenticity. Italian Gardone proof-house stamps and “PN” black-powder proofs confirm compliant black-powder construction, while the serial number prefix E150xx dates this revolver to early 1990s ASM production.
Connecticut Valley Arms import markings and an inset CVA medallion verify U.S. distribution, making parts, documentation, and accessories easy to source. Popular with reenactors and North-South Skirmish Association shooters, this RV600 offers reliable shooting characteristics with the look and feel of a 19th-century sidearm.