I believe you may have an original or one made with original parts. ELA - Erskine S. Allen (armory sub-inspector). Could the JB be JM? Also, look carefully at the hammer (side that faces the barrel) for an R. An original Norwich should also have OBG stamped on the barrel below the VP. OBG - O.B. Graham. There should also be the letter M on the center of the trigger guard bow. If you take the look off, you may see the following stamps: R - body of tumbler, 2 - on stirrup, M - on sear, R- on the bridle, 1 - on the long arm of the mainspring. The rear sight should have a letter M on the left side of the base and 6 on the back of the long blade.
Mike Santarelli 03635V, Adjutant
Member since 1979
Co. B, 1st Pennsylvania Cavalry, #229
National Inspector General
Small Arms Committee
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