Armi San Marco Remington New Model Army .44 Brass-Frame Revolver – 8" Octagonal Barrel, CVA Import
Made in 1995 by the now-closed Armi San Marco of Gardone, Italy, this brass-frame Remington New Model Army reproduction blends classic Civil War-era styling with budget-friendly brass construction. Imported by Connecticut Valley Arms, it features a polished brass frame, blued steel cylinder and barrel, and Italian proof marks that confirm its black-powder pedigree. Collectors appreciate ASM’s short production history, while shooters value the strong top-strap design that allows quick cylinder changes.
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 Notes: Light scratching, scuffing, and minor blemishes are present on the metal surfaces and grips.
What’s Included
- CVA factory cardboard revolver box
- Owner's manual
This six-shot percussion revolver retains the Remington pattern’s solid top-strap frame, giving it a sturdier feel compared to open-top contemporaries and enabling convenient cylinder swaps at the range.
The 8-inch carbon-steel barrel is cut with sharp rifling inside and sports an octagonal exterior topped with a traditional front blade sight, delivering the period-correct look many black-powder enthusiasts seek.
A polished brass frame and trigger guard contrast with the deep blued barrel and cylinder, creating a classic two-tone aesthetic. The varnished hardwood grips fit flush to the frame and show only light handling wear.
Proof marks from the Gardone proof house, the black-powder “PN” stamp, the “BF” date code, and the CONNECTICUT VALLEY ARMS import mark verify its 1995 Italian origin and legal import status.
With Armi San Marco long out of production, examples in this level of preservation are growing harder to find, making this revolver an appealing choice for both active black-powder shooters and collectors of 1990s Italian reproductions.