Euroarms New Model Army .44 Black Powder Revolver, 8-inch, Blued/Case-Hardened, Made in Italy
This Italian-made Euroarms Brescia .44 percussion cap-and-ball revolver is a faithful New Model Army pattern with an 8-inch barrel, solid top-strap frame, and six-shot cylinder. It features a blued barrel and cylinder paired with a color case-hardened frame, hammer, and loading lever, plus a brass trigger guard and smooth walnut grip. Factory details include a rolled cylinder scene, Italian proof marks with Gardone Val Trompia stamps and a boxed date code, and markings reading "FOR BLACK POWDER ONLY" and "EUROARMS BRESCIA – MADE IN ITALY."
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid shape. It has various cosmetic imperfections, scratches, blemishes, and finish loss. The bore remains clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Euroarms factory cardboard box with label
Patterned after the Remington New Model Army, this percussion revolver retains the key features that define the design: a robust solid top-strap frame, an under-barrel loading lever with a front latch, and a six-shot .44 caliber cylinder. It is a single-action revolver built for black powder use.
The finish is true to the classic layout: blued steel barrel and cylinder combined with a color case-hardened steel frame, hammer, and loading lever. A brass trigger guard and smooth walnut grip round out the traditional look and feel.
Sighting is straightforward with a fixed front blade and an integral top-strap rear notch. The cylinder includes safety notches between chambers for safe carry with the hammer lowered; the half-cock position serves as a loading position only.
Factory embellishments and markings add authenticity and collector interest. The cylinder shows a rolled scene, and the revolver is factory-engraved as noted. It is marked "FOR BLACK POWDER ONLY" and "EUROARMS BRESCIA – MADE IN ITALY," with Italian proof and inspection marks, including Gardone Val Trompia proofs and a boxed date code.
Fit and identity details include matching serials on the steel frame and the brass trigger-guard strap. Made in Italy, this Euroarms example presents as a solid-capable shooter in the black powder category with the hallmark styling of the New Model Army pattern.