Hi Pards,
Thanks again for giving of your time and knowledge.
Hey Abilene, I'm just glad my fat thumb is not in there . I went to the Cimerron site to compare pics, they are almost identical. My '71 (?) even has the same fixed sights, rear notch on the hammer and a domed post up front like the'51 R&M. Maybe if I include some of the etchings and stamps it would help me understand. When I talk to my gun I would like to know his real name.
On top of the octagon brl is stamped: Cimerron F A Co, Fredericksburg, Texas, Made in Italy
On the bottom is stamped. A.Umberti. In tiny letters P. F., 38 COLT 8', S&W SPEC
On left side near wedge is stamped 1871
On the left frame is stamped: PAT July 25,1871 and below that PAT July 2,1872
On the bottom of barrel where it meets the frame are the matching serial #'s. X20791, below that is stamped 12311 with a small box with CD stamped in it
On the cylinder is etched old multi masted sailing ships with NEW YORK stamped on it
Major, when I get an owners manual showing the breakdown I will follow your tune-up, sounds real good,thanks
Thank to all, hope I didn't annoy any Pards with this post. Be well--BobbyF