You sound far more informed on the subject than myself, however, I do remember reading in a review of one of their guns, the part about then buying ASM. As we all know, just because you read it, don't make it right
Doc
Quote: "Back in the latter 1990's, C.O.W.S. (Classic Old West Styles), makers of authentic Old West clothing and gun leather, headquartered in El Paso, Tx, decided to branch out into the replica gun market; hence was born American Western Arms. Not entirely satisfied with what was being produced in Italy, AWA acquired the Italian gun manufacturing firm of Armi San Marco for its own, so quality and ultimate design could be absolutely controlled. "
Guns of The Old West-Summer 2001, page 77.
I didn't say it was true. Just said I read it somewhere. So how come I can't remember what I had for breakfast. Wife says she's going to get me on one of those "hoarders" shows.
Doc