FIE Mod. TEX 22 "Texas Ranger" .22 LR Single-Action Revolver, 6.5 in Barrel, Blue/Black, 6-Shot
Part of FIE's Texas Ranger (TEX-22) series, this full-size .22 LR single-action revolver features the classic SAA pattern with a 6.5 inch barrel, fixed sights, and a fluted six-shot cylinder. Discontinued after FIE ceased operations around 1990, it carries Miami import markings and period-correct rollmarks. This would be a fun restoration project.
Condition
Overall Condition: Poor condition.
Bore Overall Condition: Poor - Noticeable dirt, stains, significant corrosion or damage.
Bore Rifling: Poor Rifling - Rifling heavily worn or filled with fouling or debris.
Specific Condition Notes: The revolver is inoperable. The action can cycle mildly but binds on each cylinder chamber. Rust and pitting are present across the metal surfaces.
What's Included
- FIE Mod. TEX 22 .22 LR revolver
This Mod. TEX 22 belongs to FIE's Texas Ranger (TEX-22) rimfire line, built in the single-action-only style with an external hammer and a textured spur. Catalog references list an overall length of approximately 11.5 inches for this 6.5 inch barrel variant, placing it firmly in the full-size category.
It wears a blue/black finish with smooth wood grip panels and fixed sights — a blade front and a rear notch integral to the top strap. The fluted six-shot cylinder and the right-side under-barrel ejector rod with its coil spring exposed (no housing installed) complete the traditional SAA-style layout.
Markings include the barrel roll-mark "MOD. TEX 22 CAL L.R. FIE MIAMI FL." and import information "FIE MIAMI FL." The serial number location is on the front of the frame ahead of the cylinder.
The model was discontinued when FIE closed around 1990, giving this revolver clear end-of-production context within the importer’s lineup. Given its configuration and period details, it offers a straightforward platform for a restoration project.