Guns International #: 102989854
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Guns International #: 102989854
Category - Antique Pistols - Cartridge
- .22 Pistols
SPECTACULAR CASED FIALA ARMS M-1920 .22 LR THREE BARREL "EXPLORERS" FIREARM SET!
Description: SPECTACULAR CASED FIALA ARMS m-1920 THREE BARREL "EXPLORERS" FIREARM SET! Designed and produced by the short-lved Fiala Arms Co., New Haven, CT from 1921-1926, these rarely come up for sale. The founder of the company, Anthony Fiala, was an arctic explorer and adventurist who was also a friend of Teddy Roosevelt. Years before this pistol set was produced, He wrote about what an explorers firearm should be, and then manufactured it. That's what is presented here. The Model 1920, .22 Long Rifle, cased set with three barrels, a ten shot magazine and a shoulder stock. The barrel lengths are 3" (for concealed carry protection in primitive locations!), 7 1/2" barrel for normal pistol carry for field use, and a forearm stocked 20" rifle barrel and butt stock for foraging. Barrels are easily changed by simply turning the thumb screw on the right side of the frame and unscrewing/screwing in the barrels. This looks like a semi-auto design, yet it was single loaded for each shot. The lever on the left side is depressed which releases the slide, pushing the slide forward strips a shell from the magazine, feeds it into the chamber and cocks the gun. The serial number on this one is 2XXX, but I doubt the numbering started with "1" as these are scarce. All metal surfaces retain fine deep polish blue including the hardward on the butt stock, exc. walnut stock, grips and forend on the 20" barrel with only a few very minor scuffs. All serial numbers match, all markings sharp and clear including the polar bear Fiala Arms Trade Mark on the side of the frame, bores are excellent and bright, mechanically excellent, original ladder rear sight intact. Remarkably, the canvas and leather case is in fine condition aside from normal scuffs on the outside and minor wear to the interior. Even the leather handle is secure and in fine condition. Brass hasps are intact. Overall, about as nice as one could hope to find for a set that was supposed to see hard handling on ships and in the field at distant and primitive locations! These have been classified as "Curios and Relics" under the Gun Control Act and are perfectly legal to own- watch local laws if attaching the stock the the two shorter barrels. Lots of interesting history with Anthony Fiala that is worth reading. $3450. Price: $3,450.00 Curio/Relic: Yes Handgun Caliber: .22 Long Rifle Manufacturer: FIALA ARMS Model: 1920 CASED SET Serial Number: 2XXX Barrel Length: SEVERAL Condition: EXCELLENT Bore Condition: EXCELLENT Contact Seller |
Guns International #: 102989854
Guns International #: 102989854