Interesting tidbit

[Stantheman1986]

When did they start? I ask because my .44 blackpowder Uberti only states on the barrel that it is" .44 cal black powder only - A Uberti ITALY"

Probably 20 years ago, they started numbering the barrels of the Colt repros probably just for assembly and to make it easier legally in Europe since the barrel is easily removed