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Offered for auction is a Gerstenberger & Eberwein Model R610, a compact six-shot revolver chambered in .22 Short, made in West Germany. This revolver was produced during the post-war export period and imported into the United States in the 1950s–1970s.
Features:
- Caliber: .22 Short
- Capacity: 6-shot cylinder
- Action: Double Action / Single Action
- Manufacturer: Gerstenberger & Eberwein, Gussenstadt, West Germany
- Model: R610
- Barrel: Approximately 2 inches, marked “Cal .22 Short – Made in Germany”
- Finish: Blued
- Grips: White checkered plastic grips with gold “R610” medallion inserts
- Condition: Excellent overall. Finish is clean with minimal wear. Cylinder locks up properly, hammer and trigger operate smoothly.
- Includes: Original box and insert sheet, a rare find with this model.
Notes:
An affordable and collectible example of mid-century German gunmaking, this revolver represents the period when European manufacturers supplied a wide range of inexpensive handguns for the U.S. import market. A great addition for any collection of vintage import firearms or West German curios.