Navy arms co ridgefield NJ black powder 44 cal made in Italy 207499 what year it was made?

Answer 1

if this is an original piece it could be from the civil war years, or slightly younger. I have the same pistol with serial number 17358 and I was told it was from about 1862 time frame maybe earlier. hope that helps

Answer 2

Navy Arms imported from a number of manufacturers over the years but most were from Pietta, The only number that fits from Pietta is 1995 manufacture #s 184657 - 210667 You can also look for a series of roman numerals or pair of letters stamped on the frame BF= 1995.