Know anything about Wash. D.C. gunmaker ?

outdoortexas

November 15, 2002 13:40

Just bought a 22 at GB auction listed as "unknown" maker. On close inspection after receiving it today I found the name FIREARMS INTL CORP, Washington D.C. stamped at the butt.

Anyone know anything about the company? Or the gun?

It's a skeleton frame (brown crinkle finish) and very unique action, never seen anything like it. Second trigger configuration used to rotate the barrel open for loading.

Junk perhaps to most of you but I love these oddballs. Hope someone can help.

Thanks in advance,
outdoortexas/Jerry

captkirk- surely you saw it at auction #5761180

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  captkirk3@dslextreme.com

  November 15, 2002 14:07

  FIREARMS INTERNATIONAL, Importers Located in Washington D.C., Taken over by Garcia Sporting Arms in early 1970's...
  They were Importing the REGENT .22, 7 and 8 Shot Revolvers...In Excellent Condition are only worth $75.00 to $100.00........They also Imported Several Models of Simi-Automatic Pistols and Double Barrel Shotguns....and almost forgot...a Skeletonized version of the AR7 .22 Survival Gun...In shooting condition...$100.00
  
  Captain Kirk, Tech Staff
  
  Edited by - captkirk3@earthlink.net on 11/15/2002 19:11:40

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  beltfed

  November 15, 2002 15:17

  Hello Mr Outdoortex
  I also have one in twentytwo and 410. I bought mine from a man who had bought them in the early seventies out west for his grandson. His grandson never devlpoed a interest so he sold them about a year ago to me.I believe they also made a 22/410 combo but I have never seen one for sale. I am also like you I love odd little 22's and 410's. I can walk by 30/06's at yard sales and flea mkts all day long but I can't walk by a little rusty 22! I go to gun shows all the time and you never see little guns like this for sale, I think they go that quick. Bauer also made little guns like this in the seventies. They also made a 22/410 combo called the rabbit.I never see them either.Anyway enjoy and stay in touch beltfed

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  grizzclaw

  November 16, 2002 03:32

  I had one when I was a kid, it was called BRONCO, they made it in a .410 also. Pot metal frame, forward trigger was pulled back to rotate the barrel to load/unload. I see them at the shows rarely, $150. and up. Mine cost me $30-$35 dollars in the early 70's. It was a good shooter, and a great trap line gun.
  
  Thanks, Grizztribefans@sssnet.com

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  outdoortexas

  November 16, 2002 05:36

  Thanks guys, obviously these are new to me and I'd like to know more about the company and other models that may be available.
  Jerry

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  magnumjim

  November 21, 2002 04:40

  Edited by - magnumjim on 11/21/2002 20:33:44
  
  Edited by - magnumjim on 11/21/2002 20:36:12

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  218Beekeep

  November 21, 2002 16:10

  Tex,we have the exact gun,in Long Rifle
  at the shop.
  
  A guy brought one ,in 22Mag.,into the shop,
  to be worked on,had it all apart while he waited..what a nightmare.
  
  Cool little gun though.
  
  .218

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