LOOKING FOR INFO ON THIS GUN

PK ARMS INC

The blue book lists the manufacture but not the gun.
IGI--Zingone de Tressano, Italy, ITAIGUNS INTERNATIONAL.

Inscribed on the gun
I.G.I. Made in Italy
Model "KANSAS"
357 MAG
It is a single action Colt replica. Looking for value and any other info. I've never heard of this company so I don't know if it's a high end or low end gun. What kind of quality and when it was manufactured.
Thanks,
Ken

badsbsnf81

Mid level quality. Need a detailed descripion of all markings to attempt build date.

PK ARMS INC

The only other markings besides proof marks which look like little crowns are Roman numerals XXV and 3 letters PSF or PSP. The last letter is very faint. The three letters are below a proof mark and are probably the inspector's initials. There is only a 4 digit serial number 0175 and this sounds very low. It could mean that it was toward the beginning of production or the end if the gun didn't sell well.
Anything about the manufacture as I've never heard of them?
Thanks,
Ken

rufe-snow

quote:Originally posted by PK ARMS INC
The only other markings besides proof marks which look like little crowns are Roman numerals XXV and 3 letters PSF or PSP. The last letter is very faint. The three letters are below a proof mark and are probably the inspector's initials. There is only a 4 digit serial number 0175 and this sounds very low. It could mean that it was toward the beginning of production or the end if the gun didn't sell well.
Anything about the manufacture as I've never heard of them?
Thanks,
Ken


The Roman Numerals are the date of proof, which is 1969. Most of the replica 19th Century guns that have been sold in the U.S. since the early 60's, have been made in Italy. Many from small manufacturers that were only in business for a short time. Because of questionable quality and materials not going to be a big buck item. If it's in time, and locks up tight, IMHO $200-$350 range.

PK ARMS INC

Thanks for the info guys.
Ken