Ken, a friend of gun lab, sent us a very unusual 22 pistol that his father-in-law picked up while serving in Vietnam. It appears to be factory made pistol. However, I have never seen another one like it.
This is it.
The only information on the pistol
Close up of the right side of the pistol and cylinder.
Left side view with the hammer drawn back.
Some interesting views of the cylinder and latching mechanism.
The latching mechanism comes from the Harrington and Richardson break open revolver.
You can see it’s French heritage by looking at the cylinder.
This is the only information that exists for this pistol.
If anyone has any additional information on the pistol or the arsenal where it was made I would greatly appreciate it.
Interesting…The letter states serial #7 but the stamping looks like serial #5.
Several comments: 1). It was the friend who gave me the pistol whose father-in-law had something to do with obtaining e pistol. My friend and his wife know nothing more about it. 2). Although the papers say otherwise, the pistol shoots fine. 3). While the papers say SN 7, I could not find that number anywhere on the pistol. Chuck may have had better luck. The 05-1971 is the date of manufacture, I believe. I’d love to hear any further info. Ken