.22LR 2”barrel

[jonparsons]

Hey guys, I have acquired a snub nose .22lr that I’ve done some research on but I don’t know if I am going down the right track.
Left side manual ejector
SN 10569
22lr
2” barrel
Adjustable rear sights
No model number
No swivel or lanyard attachment
4 screws
From what I can find, it looks like a 1953 .22/32 Kit Gun, but the cylinder release doesn’t look the same on some of the other images I saw in this forum.

 

[rct269]

It is as you say, a Kit Gun----from the 20th century.

Posted as you have, in the Antiques Forum, it's possible (but rather unlikely) you'll receive responses to any particulars---other than the most basic. I, for example, can tell you they came in both round and square butt configurations----and the pre-war versions are worth several multiples of the post-war variety. Questions on such as cylinder releases will receive more blank stares than anything else.

Your best interests will be served by asking the Moderators to move it. They, in turn, might well suggest a perusal of the instructions/labels of the several forums will serve you well.

Ralph Tremaine

 

[alwslate]

It's not an antique. It's a pre model 34 from around 1955 -56. The cyl release is called the flat latch version, nothing unusual, standard for that period. I have one just like it that dates to 1955. I love mine. Grab it if the price is fair.

 

[JP@AK]

jonparsons

You are correct. It is a Model of 1953 .22/32 Kit Gun. It very likely dates from the first half of 1955, but since they didn't ship in serial order, it could be a bit earlier or a bit later.

That particular flat thumbpiece is appropriate for that period.

These are wonderful little revolvers. Here are two of mine; the bottom one is very similar to yours. It shipped in January, 1958, and is not model marked (same as yours).

 

[two-bit cowboy]

Welcome aboard from ol' Wyo.

I don't follow those, but it appears to be a nice example.

I'll look forward to responses from the folks who know.

 

[rct269]

Your Kit Gun affords the opportunity to pick up some extra money if you can shoot it well-------and frequent target matches. My experiences date from long ago, but nothing's changed much.

Having observed a low score posted on the board---"low score" being something I knew I could beat with my Kit Gun (which was actually a 2" Chiefs Special Target) I would loudly proclaim I could shoot better than that with my snub-nose. Every now and again---more often than not actually, that boast was met with "Oh yeah?! For how much?!!"

Then we were off and running----and a good time was had by all---all but one---sometimes more than one if there were other doubting Thomas's who wished to participate.

If you think you'd like to give it a try, the primary secret to success is getting a GOOD set of grips! The other secret to success is to limit your boasting to slow fire scores----you don't want to be involved in timed and rapid fire competitions with these little bitty guns!

If today's slow fire is still at 50 yards, that's where your practicing needs to be done----and your practicing NEEDS to be done---before you start running your mouth!

Ralph Tremaine