FIE Blackpowder pistol-info
I just came into a FIE Italy black powder pistol. It is a 36.Cal. blackpowder revolver in good condition. i would like to get to know the vaule and history of this type of pistol if possible. Please email me at mom4r3@netzero.net Thank You
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Welcome to the Ask the Experts Forum.....Whats the Frame on this Pistol of yours???? Steel or Brass....?
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F.I.E. was a large importer and distributor, located in Florida, of mostly inexpensive European firearms. They were in business for a relatively short period of time, circa 1977 - 1990.
Many different Italian manufacturers produced blackpowder revolvers similar to yours for various importers. Generally they hold little interest for collectors, and have resale value only as a shooter.
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Hi and welcome to the forum.
we're going to need a little more info. before we can be of much help.
As Rufe said FIE was an importer of reproduction guns, some of which are of good quality and some ... well, not so good.
If you have the ability to make digital images (pictures) do so, and get good close ups of any markings. If you do not have a host site for posting pictures to forums, etc., use the email icon above to drop me a note and I'll send you my direct mail address so you can sent the images to me as regular mail attachments and I'll post them for you.
If you don't have the ability to make the images, then you will need to study the revolver and describe any markings that are on it.
Value wise ... even in top condition $150 would typically be a stretch.
If you only have time to do two things so-so, or one thing well ... do the one thing!0 -
frame is made from brass,octagon barrel 0 -
Brass Frame Models...$50.00 to $75.00...,
Steel Frame Models...$75.00 to $125.00.. For used Imported Black Powder revolvers...as discribed by You...If You have a Cabalas Catalog You can Get a Good Idea as to replacement Value.....
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