What's coming home Friday?

[NIGHTLORD40K]

So, Ive had something really special on layaway for awhile now, and its finally coming home Friday.

Anybody wanna guess what is is? Here are some clues-

1) Handgun, obviously
2) Less than 4000 made, all prior to WW2
3) An obscure model from a well-known manufacturer, and likely the finest handgun they ever made.
4) Its a gun, but not really a weapon, at least not designed to be, anyway.

Confused? Intrigued? Let the game begin!

If anybody nails it, Ill reveal it immediately, otherwise, you'll have to wait until Friday for pics.

Originally, I was going to pick it up Thursday, but Ill be out of town that day, so Friday it is. I changed the title to correct the mistake.

 

[Oldschool shooter]

My guess is a flare gun, maybe made by FN?

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

My guess is a flare gun, maybe made by FN?

No, but that would be cool! Finer than a HiPower, though?

 

[Jim Watson]

Colt Camp Perry

 

[webrx]

1918 Tankgewehr bolt action anti tank gun?

Oh Wait, you said handgun, darn.

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

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1918 Tankgewehr bolt action anti tank gun?

Oh Wait, you said handgun, darn.

I wish!

 

[UncleEd]

Colt National Match

 

[P5 Guy]

A Feinwerkbau AW93?

 

[bannockburn]

Best I could come up with, given the clues, was a pre-war (assuming it's WWII were talking about here), Colt Super Match .38 Target Pistol.

 

[Meeks36]

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1918 Tankgewehr bolt action anti tank gun?

Oh Wait, you said handgun, darn.

Imagine that thing in handgun form!!!! It would be a beast. Single shot only!!! Don’t know anyone personal that would shoot the thing more then once.
To answer the question I haven’t the slightest clue. But am intrigued.

 

[Pat Riot]

Radom vis 35?

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

Colt Camp Perry

Colt National Match

A Feinwerkbau AW93?

Best I could come up with, given the clues, was a pre-war (assuming it's WWII were talking about here), Colt Super Match .38 Target Pistol.

Radom vis 35?

All excellent guesses! And one of you was pretty warm.......

 

[Kleanbore]

Colt Shooting Master

 

[Ryden]

Colt Woodsman Match Target.

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

Colt Shooting Master

Colt Woodsman Match Target.

Would love to have either, but nope.

 

[bannockburn]

I think Jim Watson may be on to something with the Camp Perry Model. According to R.L. Wilson's book Colt-An American Legend only 2,488 were made from 1926 to 1941. All but two were chambered for .22LR and was the only single shot made by Colt that was built on a revolver frame (in this case Colt used the Official Police).

 

[bersaguy]

I'll vote for a Harrington and Richardson .22 U.S.R.A./Model 195 Single-Shot Match Target Pistol

 

[wiscoaster]

Haven't a clue, not even guessing, but posting so I'm watching the thread so can I find out on Friday!!

 

[WestKentucky]

Luger in 45acp

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

Bersaguy got it-
"I'll vote for a Harrington and Richardson .22 U.S.R.A./Model 195 Single-Shot Match Target Pistol."

Boom! Give that man a medal!



Sorry for the cruddy pics, Ill upload some detail shots Friday, hopefully with a range report.

Jim Watson and Bannockburn were on the right track with the Camp Perry- the H&R USRA was a contemporary of and competitor to the Camp Perry Model. I am actually trying to work out a deal with a fella on a CP too, believe it or not.

H&R produced approx. 3300 USRA model single-shot target pistols between 1928 and 1941. This is one of the last 100 made, and has the "slab-side" 10" barrel. Each one was handbuilt to the owners specifications and there were so many barrel, grip, sight and trigger guard options, as well as frame and lockwork variations, that no more than 7 of an identical configuration are known to exist.

This one is in excellent mechanical condition, with only a few small spots of freckles which need polishing. Ill show her off Friday when I get her cleaned up.

 

[Trashyshoots]

Mad jelly, I want a singleshot 22 like that or the smith and wesson so bad. Like a precursor to free pistols.

 

[bannockburn]

Way to go Bersaguy!

I knew of the H&R of the USRA .22 Single Shot Match Target Pistol but I was thinking of something Colt in a target pistol.

 

[BigBore44]

That poor Smith in the background not getting any love.

 

[Kevin Keith]

Bersaguy got it-
"I'll vote for a Harrington and Richardson .22 U.S.R.A./Model 195 Single-Shot Match Target Pistol."

Boom! Give that man a medal!
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Sorry for the cruddy pics, Ill upload some detail shots Friday, hopefully with a range report.

Jim Watson and Bannockburn were on the right track with the Camp Perry- the H&R USRA was a contemporary of and competitor to the Camp Perry Model. I am actually trying to work out a deal with a fella on a CP too, believe it or not.

H&R produced approx. 3300 USRA model single-shot target pistols between 1928 and 1941. This is one of the last 100 made, and has the "slab-side" 10" barrel. Each one was handbuilt to the owners specifications and there were so many barrel, grip, sight and trigger guard options, as well as frame and lockwork variations, that no more than 7 of an identical configuration are known to exist.

This one is in excellent mechanical condition, with only a few small spots of freckles which need polishing. Ill show her off Friday when I get her cleaned up.

Wow, great score! Congrats!

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

That poor Smith in the background not getting any love.

Haha, nope, that ones coming home with me too! Its an M1917 thats been heavily (but professionally) refinished- the price was very right considering what untouched 1917s are fetching these days.