Previous manufacturer located in Evansville, IN circa 1978-1996.
Phelps Manufacturing Company began shipping guns in early 1978. Phelps guns were investment cast in 4140 steel, with basic single action simplicity, and a transfer bar safety.
PHELPS MFG. CO. Models
.45-70 cal., SA revolver, incorporates transfer bar hammer safety, blue finish (standard), nickel (optional), adj. rear sight, 8 in. barrel standard, other barrel lengths up to 20 in. available, 6 lbs. Disc. 1996.
.444 Marlin cal., SA revolver, blue finish, adj. rear sight, barrel options same as Heritage I, 6 lbs. Disc. 1996.
.375 Win. cal., SA revolver, blue finish, adj. rear sight, barrel options are the same as Heritage I. Limited mfg. 1993-94.
.50-70 cal., otherwise similar to Heritage I. Mfg. 1992-96.