Arminius HW 5 .22 LR DA/SA Revolver, 4 inch Blued, 8-Shot, Made in Germany
German-made and proofed, this Arminius HW 5 is an 8-shot .22 LR revolver with a 4 inch tapered steel barrel, a steel cylinder, and a cast zinc‑alloy (Zamak) frame. It features a double-action/single-action system with an exposed hammer, fixed sights with a ramped front blade, and a fluted swing-out cylinder. Notable details include anti-glare serrations on the topstrap, a screw-secured front sight, and Arminius branding with the helmet logo and a gold/black medallion on the frame.
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: This firearm is in solid shape. Minor scratches and blemishes are present. The bore is clean and shiny. Patches of pitting are visible.
What’s Included
- Allen-branded soft pistol rug as shown
The HW 5 uses an 8-shot fluted steel cylinder with a swing-out design for loading and unloading. The ejector rod has a knurled tip and remains mostly exposed without a full-length shroud, providing straightforward operation.
The sighting system is fixed and robust: a ramped front blade secured by a screw and a rear notch integral to the serrated topstrap. Longitudinal anti-glare serrations on the topstrap help cut reflections across the sight plane.
Its action is double-action/single-action with an exposed hammer, delivering familiar DA/SA operation in a compact 4 inch package. The tapered steel barrel and blued finish complement the revolver’s classic profile.
Markings include a Made in Germany roll-mark and German proof-house stamps near the yoke, confirming its origin and proofing. The frame bears the Arminius helmet logo along with a gold/black medallion on the right side.
The grip is a one-piece brown checkered synthetic with a diamond panel and bottom-screw retention, offering a secure, serviceable hold that matches the revolver’s utilitarian design.