Herbert Schmidt Model 21 .22 LR Single-Action Revolver, 4.75 in Barrel, West German, LA Distributors Import
This Herbert Schmidt Model 21 is a West German-made, single-action .22 LR revolver imported by LA Distributors in New York. It features a 4.75 inch barrel, a six-shot fluted cylinder, and fixed sights. Its steel barrel and cylinder are paired with a black-finished zinc-aluminum alloy frame, and importer-branded hardwood grips with gold-toned "LA" medallions set this example apart.
Built as the fixed-sight base Model 21 variant, it uses a half-moon blade front sight and a topstrap groove rear for a simple, durable sight picture. The single-action-only mechanism with a spur hammer delivers the classic SAO manual of arms in a rimfire platform.
Construction combines a blued steel barrel and cylinder with a black alloy frame and receiver, creating a practical, two-tone look. Smooth varnished hardwood grips featuring LA medallions reflect its importer-branded configuration.
Loading and unloading are handled via a right-side loading gate and an under-barrel ejector rod. A knurled cylinder base-pin head aids cylinder removal. Chambered in .22 LR with a six-shot fluted cylinder, it offers affordable shooting with familiar Western-style handling.
Markings include "LA DISTRIBUTORS NEW YORK CITY, N.Y." and "H. SCHMIDT OSTHEIM/RHÖN – MADE IN WEST GERMANY," clearly indicating its import path and origin.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are some scratches and blemishes present on the exterior surfaces. The firearm is in solid shape overall.
What’s Included
- Herbert Schmidt Model 21 .22 LR revolver