I was looking around my local LGS and they hard a nice looking Winchester 1873 clone, all with the receiver and barrel case harden in .45C.
It was marked "Armi" made in Italy. Looked very nice and was $670 for it.
Good or bad?
Can't find any info on it on the net.
NEVER MIND.
OUT OF BUSINESS AND A BAD RAP FOR SOFT PARTS.
Spring has sprung. Get out and shoot your Henry
Has anyone heard of an "Armi" brand of Winchester clone from Italy?
Re: Has anyone heard of an "Armi" brand of Winchester clone from Italy?
This is most likely an old, 'ASM' clone - Armi San Marco. Some of these were imported and sold by CVA - Connecticut Valley Arms in the 70's & 80s'.
Be careful - some of the early Italian clones had issues with soft internal parts.
$670 is too high - you are on the 'heels' of a Henry for than amount.
FWIW I bought a LNIB ASM made CVA clone Colt .36 Navy revolver not too many years ago from a pawn shop for $85.00. Great fit and finish on the outside but I have replaced several of the internals due to breakage.
Good luck.
Be careful - some of the early Italian clones had issues with soft internal parts.
$670 is too high - you are on the 'heels' of a Henry for than amount.
FWIW I bought a LNIB ASM made CVA clone Colt .36 Navy revolver not too many years ago from a pawn shop for $85.00. Great fit and finish on the outside but I have replaced several of the internals due to breakage.
Good luck.
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