Fact or Fiction Single Shot 22 Pistol??? - The Firearms Forum

Jae · 10-06-2006, 05:59 PM

I am looking for information on a single shot 22 pistol(believe german made) there are not any proof marks, just an etched #1 on the top of the pistol just at the back of the barrel and it loads on the top. There is what looks like 2 large round handles on both sides, connected to a large inner spring that acts as the opening for the bullet and hammer. I am not very gun literate, so if anyone knows what I'm talking about, please help. I need more information on the gun. I have heard rumors of a #2 etched single shot 22 pistol and if this is #1, I have heard that it is suppose to be priceless. Please help!!!!!

Light Coat · 10-06-2006, 10:29 PM

Sounds like a DWM piece. They produced them in the 1920's. Most of the pistols are chopped down rifles. Haven't actually seen other than altered rifles. As I recall the prices are less than lethal on any of them. I'll poke the books around and see if I can rattle some brain cells loose.

Jae · 10-08-2006, 11:54 PM

Thanks for the reply!!! I was told it was possibly a prototype of a pistol that was never mass produced. But was later redone and was very popular. It reminds me of a luger. What is a DWM piece? I don't know much about guns, lol. This looks like it might have been made in the 20's. I will see if I can get hold of a camera and get a pic of it. It is very different and unique. I have looked it over very carefully with a magnifiying glass and find no proof marks anywhere. Like I said the only mark I can find is a #1 etched on the top, just behind the barrel. Thanks again, any help would greatly be appreciated.

Light Coat · 10-09-2006, 10:27 PM

Pictures really handy. Hard to visualize beyond the familiar DWM. DWM was part of Mauser originally, as was Erma.

ibtrukn · 10-10-2006, 08:06 AM

DWM ==Deutsche Waffen und Munitions
Berlin Germany 1900-1930
Made quite a few varieties of Lugers prior WW2
Post a pic OR several. Take off grips look underneath 4 any marks.

10-08-2006, 11:54 PM	#3
Jae Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2	Re: Fact or Fiction Single Shot 22 Pistol??? Thanks for the reply!!! I was told it was possibly a prototype of a pistol that was never mass produced. But was later redone and was very popular. It reminds me of a luger. What is a DWM piece? I don't know much about guns, lol. This looks like it might have been made in the 20's. I will see if I can get hold of a camera and get a pic of it. It is very different and unique. I have looked it over very carefully with a magnifiying glass and find no proof marks anywhere. Like I said the only mark I can find is a #1 etched on the top, just behind the barrel. Thanks again, any help would greatly be appreciated.

10-09-2006, 10:27 PM	#4
Light Coat V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Middle of Nowhere, KS Posts: 466	Re: Fact or Fiction Single Shot 22 Pistol??? Pictures really handy. Hard to visualize beyond the familiar DWM. DWM was part of Mauser originally, as was Erma.

10-10-2006, 08:06 AM	#5
ibtrukn Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: central N.J. Posts: 4,335	Re: Fact or Fiction Single Shot 22 Pistol??? DWM ==Deutsche Waffen und Munitions Berlin Germany 1900-1930 Made quite a few varieties of Lugers prior WW2 Post a pic OR several. Take off grips look underneath 4 any marks.

10-06-2006, 05:59 PM	#1
Jae Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2	Fact or Fiction Single Shot 22 Pistol??? I am looking for information on a single shot 22 pistol(believe german made) there are not any proof marks, just an etched #1 on the top of the pistol just at the back of the barrel and it loads on the top. There is what looks like 2 large round handles on both sides, connected to a large inner spring that acts as the opening for the bullet and hammer. I am not very gun literate, so if anyone knows what I'm talking about, please help. I need more information on the gun. I have heard rumors of a #2 etched single shot 22 pistol and if this is #1, I have heard that it is suppose to be priceless. Please help!!!!! -->

10-06-2006, 10:29 PM	#2
Light Coat V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Middle of Nowhere, KS Posts: 466	Re: Fact or Fiction Single Shot 22 Pistol??? Sounds like a DWM piece. They produced them in the 1920's. Most of the pistols are chopped down rifles. Haven't actually seen other than altered rifles. As I recall the prices are less than lethal on any of them. I'll poke the books around and see if I can rattle some brain cells loose.