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Falterturm · 09-12-2012, 10:13 AM

Hi all, I'm a life- long gun owner and shooting enthusiast. I have collected since I was a kid, and have owned many unusual pieces, but this one has me stumped. Found it in the bottom of a tool box at an estate sale.

It's a single shot .22, finish and fit is pretty low- grade. The cross hatching on the ejector button, break release, hammer etc. looks like it was done with a file by hand. No markings, no serial number, and I've had it completely apart. Anyone have an idea of a likely manufacturer?

Thanks for your thoughts in advance.

Eric

carver · 09-12-2012, 10:50 AM

Welcome to the forum! I don't know squat about the gun, might be home made for all I know. But, someone with knowledge will be along soon to maybe help you out with this one.

hrf · 09-12-2012, 11:41 AM

Workmanship's too nice for a handmade souvenir from a third world country, and my guess is it's a handyman special by someone with access to a machine shop.

Is the barrel rifled?

Gabob · 09-12-2012, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by hrf

Workmanship's much too nice for the usual handmade souvenir from a third world country, and my guess is a handyman special by someone with access to a machine shop.

That was my thinking also

Falterturm · 09-12-2012, 12:13 PM

Yep, the barrel is rifled, and the rear site slit looks like it was hand filed into the breach also.

wonderwhippet · 09-12-2012, 04:16 PM

Possibly an example from te Khyber pass gjn makers.

BlackEagle · 09-12-2012, 04:25 PM

Welcome to the site from across the pond, Eric;
It is a great place to chat; the people here really care about each other and like to help each other whatever way they can. Enjoy. But beware--TFF can become addicting.

As for the gun...others may have ideas.

RJay · 09-12-2012, 05:19 PM

I think it is a very nice example of what can be done by a talented machinist, not nearly on the level of of rhmc's work , but I like it and I wonder, is it accurate?

pickenup · 09-13-2012, 12:22 AM

Welcome to The Firearms Forum.

jack404 · 09-13-2012, 12:58 AM

can i make a suggestion ?

i think this is a copy of a frank De hass target pistol

he published a book of gun designs and i think this is someones effort to make one

Falterturm · 09-13-2012, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by RJay

I think it is a very nice example of what can be done by a talented machinist . I like it and I wonder, is it acurate?

The pistol is suprisingly accurate; I shoot it in my basement range at 10 meters and it groups well. The ejector spring almost projects the hot brass at muzzle velocity LOL. I aim for open collars on range mates.

oldfartrr · 09-13-2012, 12:28 PM

looks like a great find.. no idea what it is, but looks familiar ???
will look more in some of my old paper mess.
enjoy it , should be a great conversation starter at the range.

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Falterturm Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Central Texas Posts: 3	New To Forum- Great Site!! Hi all, I'm a life- long gun owner and shooting enthusiast. I have collected since I was a kid, and have owned many unusual pieces, but this one has me stumped. Found it in the bottom of a tool box at an estate sale. It's a single shot .22, finish and fit is pretty low- grade. The cross hatching on the ejector button, break release, hammer etc. looks like it was done with a file by hand. No markings, no serial number, and I've had it completely apart. Anyone have an idea of a likely manufacturer? Thanks for your thoughts in advance. Eric Attached Images -->

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hrf Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,276	Re: New To Forum- Great Site!! Workmanship's too nice for a handmade souvenir from a third world country, and my guess is it's a handyman special by someone with access to a machine shop. Is the barrel rifled? Last edited by hrf; 09-12-2012 at 11:45 AM.. Reason: added question

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Falterturm Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Central Texas Posts: 3	Re: New To Forum- Great Site!! Yep, the barrel is rifled, and the rear site slit looks like it was hand filed into the breach also.

09-12-2012, 04:16 PM	#6
wonderwhippet Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,582	Re: New To Forum- Great Site!! Possibly an example from te Khyber pass gjn makers.

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BlackEagle Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Posts: 3,152	Re: New To Forum- Great Site!! Welcome to the site from across the pond, Eric; It is a great place to chat; the people here really care about each other and like to help each other whatever way they can. Enjoy. But beware--TFF can become addicting. As for the gun...others may have ideas.

09-12-2012, 05:19 PM	#8
RJay Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,485	Re: New To Forum- Great Site!! I think it is a very nice example of what can be done by a talented machinist, not nearly on the level of of rhmc's work , but I like it and I wonder, is it accurate? __________________ RonJames Last edited by RJay; 09-13-2012 at 12:48 PM..

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pickenup Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains Posts: 6,837	Re: New To Forum- Great Site!! Welcome to The Firearms Forum. __________________ The gene pool needs chlorine

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jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: New To Forum- Great Site!! can i make a suggestion ? i think this is a copy of a frank De hass target pistol he published a book of gun designs and i think this is someones effort to make one

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oldfartrr V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: northern calif Posts: 292	Re: New To Forum- Great Site!! looks like a great find.. no idea what it is, but looks familiar ??? will look more in some of my old paper mess. enjoy it , should be a great conversation starter at the range.