EIG Model 15 -- .22 LR -- Germany
Picked up a $50 gun with some ammo yesterday at a yard sale...
It shoots and the timing is fine. It's a cheapo gun in a SAA style.
Just wondering if anyone would care to toss in any more information.
My guess is I paid about what it's worth. I expect to shoot it a bit.
Bob
It shoots and the timing is fine. It's a cheapo gun in a SAA style.
Just wondering if anyone would care to toss in any more information.
My guess is I paid about what it's worth. I expect to shoot it a bit.
Bob
0
-
EIG was a US importer/distributor of inexpensive, mediocre quality, firearms during the 60's/70's timeframe.
Your revolver was probably made by the Rohm Co., or one of the other West German manufacturers of this type of cheap revolver.0 -
My guess is that it is the same as the FIE Model 15. Which was an import made by the Herbert Schmidt Company in Germany. These are actually the grandfather of the current Heritage Revolvers.
These were pretty popular in 1960's/70's. Basically a faithful scaled down repro of the classic Colt SA. With and alloy frame instead of steel.
I've owned several of these. And while many consider them cheap junk, I'm actually a fan. I've bought several in non working condition. And found that problem is almost always due to neglect. Because they were inexpensive, people relegated them to "tackle box" or Truck gun. And didn't clean & care for them as they would a more expensive gun. Often a good cleaning was all that was needed. Perhaps a small part here or there. As a Colt copy they are easy to strip to basic assemblies & clean. Clean it up, take care of it and it should last longer than you. No real collector value. In Ex to VG condition, maybe $150. Average price of a well worn shooter is $75. to $100. For $50. IMO you got a good deal.0
Please sign in to leave a comment.
Comments
2 comments