Rohm RG10S .22 Short DA/SA Revolver, 2.5 inch Barrel, West German 1966 Proof, Made in Germany
This compact Rohm RG10S is a 1960s German-made .22 Short revolver with West German 1966 proof marks and matching serial numbers on the frame and cylinder. It features a 2.5 inch steel barrel, a six-shot fluted cylinder, and a fixed-cylinder design with a removable axial pin/ejector. Rollmarked "MADE IN GERMANY," it carries Ulm and nitro proofs that document its origin and era.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Details: This vintage Rohm RG10S shows significant cosmetic wear, with visible scratches and finish thinning across the zinc-alloy frame. The original plastic grip panels remain securely attached and display moderate handling marks, scuffs, and age-related fading.
What’s Included
- Black open-top holster with snap retention strap
The RG10S configuration here is compact and straightforward: a six-shot fluted cylinder chambered in .22 Short, a 2.5 inch steel barrel, and double-action/single-action operation with an exposed spurred hammer. Fixed sights include a ramped front blade and an integral rear notch. The fixed-cylinder layout uses a removable axial pin/ejector under the barrel for loading and unloading.
Materials are true to the model’s period and purpose, with a steel barrel and cylinder paired to an alloy frame, all finished in blued/black. Cream-colored molded plastic grips feature inlaid RG10S identifiers and Rohm roundel medallions, providing distinctive period-correct styling.
Proof and origin details are well-documented: Ulm antler proof, eagle over N nitro proof, and a "66" West German proof date confirm 1966 manufacture, prior to the 1968 GCA import changes. Factory rollmarks include "MADE IN GERMANY" and "ROHM GMBH SONTHEIM/BRZ," reinforcing provenance and production locale.
This example also notes matching serial numbers on the frame and cylinder, aligning the major components. Sized for easy carry and handling, it represents a 1960s German revolver with verified markings and configuration. Made in Germany.