Armi San Marco 1860 Army .44 Percussion Revolver, 8 inch Barrel, Ormsby Naval Scene, Italian 1990 Proofs, Armsport Import
This Armi San Marco 1860 Army is a .44 caliber, single-action percussion revolver built as a faithful reproduction of the Colt Model 1860 Army. It features an 8 inch round barrel, an open-top frame with creeping loading lever, and a rebated unfluted cylinder roll-engraved with the Ormsby-pattern naval battle scene and the legend "ENGAGED 16 MAY 1843." Italian Gardone V.T. proof marks with date code AZ (1990) and an ARMSPORT INC. MIAMI importer stamp are present, with matching serial numbers observed on the frame and grip frame/butt.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: Rust and pitting are present across this revolver, including on the cylinder. The brass components show discoloration. The rifling is present and defined but displays blemishes.
What’s Included
- Brown suede leather open-top holster
Made in Italy by Armi San Marco, this reproduction follows the classic 1860 Army pattern with an open-top brass frame and an 8 inch round steel barrel. The single-action percussion system is set up for .44 caliber with a six-shot capacity.
The rebated, unfluted steel cylinder carries the factory Ormsby-pattern naval battle scene with the period legend "ENGAGED 16 MAY 1843," a hallmark detail of the 1860 design. Fixed sights include a front blade and a hammer notch rear.
Materials and finishes include a brass frame and grip frame, a blued steel cylinder, and varnished walnut grips. The configuration also features the correct creeping loading lever.
Proof and import markings are clear: Italian Gardone V.T. proofs with date code AZ (1990), PN black-powder proof, and ARMSPORT INC. MIAMI importer stamp. Matching serial numbers were observed on the frame and the grip frame/butt, supporting component originality within this example.