[kingpin008]

Hey folks -

Every time I visit the range, I'm reminded just how much I love the .22LR cartridge. I'm a shooter on a budget, and whether I'm shooting by myself, or with my girl, or teaching friends to shoot, I just can't beat a brick of bulk pack .22 for a great trip to the range.

Awhile back, I was going to fill out the forms to get myself an 03 FFL, and start collecting more guns. Part of the reason that I haven't already, is simply because I'm hooked on rimfire shooting.

Which brings me to my question - What, if any, handguns are on the list of C&R eligible handguns (revolver and semi-auto) that are chambered for the .22LR cartridge? I don't know much about C&R guns, outside of the most common ones (Mosins, Maks, CZ-52's, TT-33's, etc) which are all centerfire. I've simply never heard of any rimfire offerings.

Any help is appreciated. I'm looking for descriptions, pictures, availability (and sources), basically anything ya'll can tell me about what might be out there for me to get.

IMPORTANT - I would like to ask that this thread not veer into other types/calibers of handguns, unless it is in regards to a centerfire pistol that can be converted to .22LR. I'm aware that there are some very nice, very inexpensive centerfire caliber C&R eligible firearms out there, but for now, I'd like to keep the focus on .22LR.


Thanks!

[308sc]

I think the Romanian Trainer rifles are, thats about all I can think of.

[CaptMac]

I just purchased a Smith & Wesson pre-Model 34 .22LR 2" Barrel made in 1957 that is a C&R firearm. Any Rifle, Handgun, or Shotgun more than 50 years old qualifies as C&R.

[Sistema1927]

There are Ruger Standard Model and Mark I pistols that would be C&R due to age.

[Trebor]

The problem with C&R .22 handguns is that they are going to be mainly U.S. manufactured guns that are on the list due to the fact they are over 50 years old. That means there is going to be some collector interest, usually, and that they aren't really going to be a bargain like the cheap C&R milsurps.

Off hand, I can't think of *any* mil-surp or C&R .22 handguns that have been imported in any quanity.

[savetheclaypigeons]

all the military trainers, your old poppa's rifles, anything over 50 years........ look for yourself
http://www.auctionarms.com/search/auctions.aspx?ab=271
honestly even if you are only halfway interested go ahead and do it. It'll be 3 months before you get it anyway.

[parisite]

High Standard HD Military for sure is one.

[Shade00]

I just got my C&R license today. I sent it in maybe 3-4 weeks ago. Now just trying to figure out what to buy first...

[savetheclaypigeons]

Make sure to send it out to everyone you can think of to get on file. Brownell's and Numrich's give great discounts

[Gator]

Any Rifle, Handgun, or Shotgun more than 50 years old qualifies as C&R.

Yep, that means there are tons of C&R .22s out there. I particularly like the old H&R and Iver Johnson revolvers...they are lots of fun and not expensive.

[Quiet]

BATFE Firearms Curios or Relics List (ATF Publication 5300.11 Revised December 2007) lists about 152 specific make/model C&R firearms in .22 caliber.

[dogtown tom]

Colt Woodsman .22 automatic pistols are eligible, regardless of age. This includes Huntsman, Challenger and Targetsman.

As others have posted ANY firearm 50+ is eligible WHETHER ON THE LIST OR NOT. It's funny, but some dealers don't understand that.

There are numerous firearms on the BATFE C&R list that are eligible and much YOUNGER than fifty years old. These were added due to their status as collectible or unusual items.

[Gator]

It's funny, but some dealers don't understand that.


Yep. funny and frustrating!

As an aside, S&W changed over to the model numbers for their revolvers in 1958, that means next year every Smith without a model number will be a C&R...whoo hoo!

[woad_yurt]

Any H&R .22 revolver with an "S" or before letter prefix on the serial number is C&R. They started with "A" in 1940 and went to the next letter each following year. They skipped "I" because it looked like the number one.

[retgarr]

Well Makarovs have german conversion kits available. I swear they are louder with .22's though, crazy commie guns.

[sadp40]

its like a model 1934. it is definitely over 50yrs old, since granddaddy brought it back from ww2.