another search i did revealed that victor American Gun Company was a house brand for H&D Folsom sporting goods. They were actually made Crescent Firearms Co. between 1893 and 1932. Mine has diamond shape with a G in the middle next to a 12. I found out in a magazine that that symbol means it was government issue. I want to know more about this gun. one thing might be it was used by Wells Fargo. I'm not sure but i think they were ran by the government at one time. If you have any or get any new info on that , search out my question and let me know. Thanks