I am trying to help a friend with a cap and ball pistol. We have no paperwork on the gun. It is marked 44 cal.; made in Italy and Navy Arms, s/n 0567xx.
First, can anyone tell us who the manufacturer was, or how to find out and how old it might be? My searches have not been productive.
Second, the real problem: Improper cleaning has left the cylinder bound up/stuck to the rod it rotates on and it can only be brought to half cock. That rod is also stuck in the gun. It is currently soaking in PB Blaster and Kroil. Efforts with a brass drift to move the cylinder pin have not been successful thus far.
Thanks!