is it original or a replica - The Firearms Forum

juan23c · 10-22-2009, 02:08 AM

i came across a pistol engraved hawes firearm company- los angelas- california on the other side of the barrel 44 caliber army model made in italy. it says engaged 16 may 1843. it has the engraved naval ships. i dont know much about it i found it when i moved into my house. if anyone can give me info on it it would be very appreciated. oh and maybe some value info also

woolleyworm · 10-22-2009, 05:23 AM

another dead give away is that 1843 was several years before CA even became a state.

Nighthawk · 10-22-2009, 10:16 AM

Believe Hawes to be an importer. It is replica made in Italy. If it says black powder
only definitely replica. When originals made no reason to say black powder only, that's
all they had.

RJay · 10-22-2009, 06:47 PM

To answer your question very simply, Yes, it is a modern replica. Value, if in excellent condition, AWAG would be. 200 dollars. Yes, Hawes was a big time importer in the 50's and 60's.

10-22-2009, 02:08 AM	#1
juan23c Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 3	is it original or a replica i came across a pistol engraved hawes firearm company- los angelas- california on the other side of the barrel 44 caliber army model made in italy. it says engaged 16 may 1843. it has the engraved naval ships. i dont know much about it i found it when i moved into my house. if anyone can give me info on it it would be very appreciated. oh and maybe some value info also -->

10-22-2009, 05:23 AM	#2
woolleyworm TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SW Fort Worth Contributor Posts: 4,883	Re: is it original or a replica another dead give away is that 1843 was several years before CA even became a state. __________________ . What are you gonna do, talk the alien to death? -- (on Sigourney Weaver's worry about Guns in Aliens) "Safety is something that happens between your ears, not something you hold in your hands." "I carry a small gun to compensate for my huge Blue press." .

10-22-2009, 10:16 AM	#3
Nighthawk Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South Central Texas Posts: 3,330	Re: is it original or a replica Believe Hawes to be an importer. It is replica made in Italy. If it says black powder only definitely replica. When originals made no reason to say black powder only, that's all they had. __________________ Our obligations to our country never cease but with our lives." --John Adams, letter to Benjamin Rush, April 18, 1808 NRA Life TSRA Life GOA Member

10-22-2009, 06:47 PM	#4
RJay Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,487	Re: is it original or a replica To answer your question very simply, Yes, it is a modern replica. Value, if in excellent condition, AWAG would be. 200 dollars. Yes, Hawes was a big time importer in the 50's and 60's. __________________ RonJames