This is a Gregorelli & Uberti (GU on right side of bbl), .36 caliber revolver imported by Navy Arms. The bottom barrel flat has proof marks and the Roman numeral XVI date code, which equates to 1960. So, judging from what I deem as fine and even near mint condition, it's previous owner truly appreciated it and even kept the original box with its papers - and the combo tool. Lost is the barrel wedge retaining screw.
But I have a question about the numbers. Stamped on the frame where it meets the barrel lug is, what I'm assuming to be, the serial number, "E63". But, the end of the arbor has 'E50'. The barrel lug opposite the loading port has 'E50'. And when the hammer is pulled back, you see the '50' down in there. See pics.
This revolver does not appear to have replacement parts judging from the consistency of the engraving throughout, which could be aftermarket, but even the screw heads are engraved and they're all there. Do these non-matching numbers mean anything significant?
But I have a question about the numbers. Stamped on the frame where it meets the barrel lug is, what I'm assuming to be, the serial number, "E63". But, the end of the arbor has 'E50'. The barrel lug opposite the loading port has 'E50'. And when the hammer is pulled back, you see the '50' down in there. See pics.
This revolver does not appear to have replacement parts judging from the consistency of the engraving throughout, which could be aftermarket, but even the screw heads are engraved and they're all there. Do these non-matching numbers mean anything significant?
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