Budischowsky TP-70 .25 ACP Stainless Micro Pistol, NORARMCO U.S. Production (1973–1977), DA/SA, 2.5-inch Barrel, 6+1
This Budischowsky TP-70 is a U.S.-made, micro-size .25 ACP pistol produced under NORARMCO (Norton Armament Corp.) in Mount Clemens, Michigan, as identified by the slide legend. Built with cast and machined stainless-steel construction and finished in matte stainless, it represents a scarce 1970s production variant with fixed sights and a longitudinal anti-glare slide rib. It features DA/SA operation with a slide-mounted safety/decocker, a magazine disconnect, and a last-round slide hold-open, combining compact dimensions with a well-defined feature set.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This pistol shows light handling and finish wear with minor scratches and small marks from normal carry or range use. There is subtle age-related toning in areas, including slight discoloration, patina, and gently softened edges consistent with careful ownership over time. The metal surfaces remain clean overall with no deep damage, no heavy pitting, and no structural concerns observed.
What's Included
- Budischowsky TP-70 pistol (.25 ACP, matte stainless)
- Original Budischowsky TP-70 factory box
- Budischowsky TP-70 operating manual
- 1x 6-round magazine (flush base with witness holes)
U.S. production is confirmed by the slide legend reading NORARMCO (Norton Armament Corp.), Mount Clemens, Michigan, and by the absence of German Ulm proof and date codes. This places the pistol among the American-made runs from approximately 1973–1977, a period with limited overall output across makers, contributing to the model’s relative scarcity among collectors.
The TP-70 is constructed from cast and machined stainless steel with a matte stainless finish on both frame and slide. Sighting is straightforward and durable, with a fixed integral front blade, a square-notch rear, and longitudinal anti-glare serrations along the top of the slide for a clear sight picture on a compact profile.
Mechanically, it is a blowback-operated, DA/SA pistol with a slide-mounted safety lever that also functions as a decocker. Additional safety features include a magazine disconnect. The external spurred hammer, left-side slide stop, external extractor, and last-round slide hold-open provide positive control and user-friendly handling in a micro format.
Capacity is 6+1 rounds of .25 ACP, fed by a detachable 6-round magazine with a flush base and witness holes. With a 2.5-inch barrel and compact dimensions, it was designed for discreet carry while retaining well-executed details and all-stainless durability.