Armi San Paolo

[Cowpox]

OK guys, I thought I had heard about every outfit that makes cap and ball revolvers, and have been less than satisfied with the products from makers other than Uberti and Pietta. Armi San Paolo is a new name to me. All I have been able to find out about them is (1) They are a division of Euroarms. (2) They have been in business for at least 15 years. And (3) Arms to Armour-The History Store, in Llano Texas, has sold some of their stuff, and Track of the Wolf in Elk River Minnesota has sold some of their long guns. Have any of you ever had any thing made by them ? If so, what do you think of their product ?

[bp]

Armi San Paulo started way back in the 60's. They sometimes stamp DGG on their products which are the initials of the three founders of the company. In 2001 they were taken over by Euroarms. The quality of their stuff is probably on a par with Pietta. I have a Remington New Model Army made in 1980 which I purchased at least 3rd hand. It was built from a kit and was neither polished nor properly finished but it has fired the best part of 5000 rounds, shoots to POA and has won me a gold medal in compettion. It was my first BP revolver and I would not get rid of it for anything. One day I will finish it properly and rust brown it.

BP from South Africa

[Cowpox]

Thanks for sharing the knowledge bp. There was a stainless 1858 listed on one of the online gun auctions. It closed "reserve not met", with my $150 bid being highest. The seller had real good pictures included in his auction, and it was a real nice looking revolver, with yellowish imitation ivory grips. A day or so after it closed, I received a "haggle" notice from the seller. If I would go $15 more, he would sell it to me. Having been sorry for buying cap and ball pistols from other makers, and not being able to find anyone who could give me advice about San Paolo quality, I passed on it. I have since purchased a 5 1/2 in barrel, .44 Uberti 1858, with a case hardened frame, and it is a real nice looker, smooth , tight action, as well as accurate. I am real happy with it . Now that I find you like your San Paolo, I'm just a little sorry I didn't take a chance, and buy the stainless one too. Thanks for filling in the blanks for us. In the future, I will have a little more confidence in Armi San Paolo, if I get another chance at one.