Arminius HW 7 .22 LR 8-Shot DA/SA Revolver, 6-Inch Barrel, Blued, Made in Germany (1966 Ulm Proofs)
This Arminius HW 7 is an 8-shot .22 LR revolver with a 6-inch barrel, blued finish, and fixed sights, made in Germany. It carries West German Ulm proof marks with an eagle/N and a 66 date code indicating 1966 proof/manufacture. Notable details include the Arminius crest on the frame and grip medallion, a fluted rimfire cylinder, and an unshrouded ejector rod.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The revolver does not function in single-action mode. There are visible signs of wear, including scratches, blemishes, and areas of surface rust with finish loss.
What's Included
- Arminius HW 7 .22 LR revolver
The HW 7 configuration here pairs an 8-round .22 LR cylinder with a 6-inch barrel for a classic rimfire revolver profile. It uses fixed sights: a ramped front blade and a square-notch rear integral to the topstrap, providing a straightforward sight picture.
German manufacture and proofing add clear provenance. The revolver is marked "Made in Germany" and bears West German Ulm proof marks, including the eagle/N and Ulm antler, with a 66 date code signifying 1966 proof/manufacture.
Construction features include a blued frame, cylinder, and receiver, a fluted rimfire cylinder, and an unshrouded ejector rod. It is a double-action/single-action design with an external spurred hammer.
Grip and branding details are distinctive: brown checkered plastic grips with an Arminius medallion and the Arminius 'Indian head' crest on the frame. A lanyard/retaining hole is present at the grip butt.