This might not be the right topic for "Muzzleloading" area but it's black powder related and maybe the members here can help… I’m having a tough time figuring out just what this 1851 Navy really is. Looks like any one of a number of reproductions, but there’s no makers markings or proof marks. It reminds me of the really old repros from the 70’s but the cylinder looks much older than the rest. For a moment I thought the cylinder might be an original because of the high degree of corrosion. But the fit to the frame is tight and is timed perfectly with the barrel.
There are some residual marks on the side of the frame above the trigger guard where it looks like someone stoned off a stamping. The only other marks are “06” or “90” on various parts. 78 stamped inside the backstrap and “36” stamped behind the trigger guard which is the caliber and 773 serial number in the usual place. It’s from an estate I’m helping to ID stuff but do not have any history on it. Doesn’t look like any Rigarmi, EIG, Palmetto or Armi San Marco I’ve ever seen. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.