Kentucky Flintlock

[Zulu]

I have a Kentucky flintlock replica pistol I aquired in 1970.  It is stamped with Gardone & Brescia proof marks.  On top of the barrel in fairly large letters is   -I-G-E-
Does anyone know what this means?

I also have a replica 1851 Army aquired in 1972.  It also has the Gardone & Brescia proof marks.  It has the word "JANA" stamped in the brass at the bottom of the grip.  Does anyone know what this means?
Thanks for the help.
Zulu

[coyotejoe]

Can't help with the first one but Jana International was an importer, now defunct. The 1851 was generally called the "Navy model". It has an octagon barrel and was originally produced in .36 caliber only but many replicas were produced in .44 caliber, if we can call it a "replica" of a gun with no "original". The Army model Colt was the .44 caliber model of 1860. It has the round, sort of streamlined looking barrel and the rack & pinnon loading lever.

[Zulu]

Can't help with the first one but Jana International was an importer, now defunct. The 1851 was generally called the "Navy model". It has an octagon barrel and was originally produced in .36 caliber only but many replicas were produced in .44 caliber, if we can call it a "replica" of a gun with no "original". The Army model Colt was the .44 caliber model of 1860. It has the round, sort of streamlined looking barrel and the rack & pinnon loading lever.

Thanks coyotejoe,
Mine has an octogon barrel and stamped on the side says,
"Cal. 44 Army Model 1851"
I have an 1860 but the two guns don't look anything alike.
Zulu