Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this single-action revolver for a penny-start auction, this is the Tanfoglio TA26.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Tanfoglio
Model: TA76
Serial: C32136
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 4.75"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Blade with Integral U-Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Hardwood Grips
Action: Single-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Fratelli Tanfoglio S.N.C. Tanfoglio TA76 is a modest but historically interesting single-action revolver that reflects the wave of affordable European-made rimfire handguns imported into the United States during the 1970s and early 1980s. Manufactured in Italy—specifically from Tanfoglio’s operations in Gardone Val Trompia, a region long associated with gunmaking—the TA76 was typically chambered in .22 Long Rifle and often shipped with an interchangeable .22 Magnum cylinder, giving it a degree of versatility uncommon in its price class. Mechanically, it follows the traditional single-action revolver pattern inspired by the Colt Single Action Army, requiring the hammer to be manually cocked before each shot, and it usually features a six-shot cylinder, fixed sights, and a barrel length in the roughly 4 to 5-inch range. What sets the TA76 apart, however, is its construction: unlike higher-end revolvers made entirely of steel, many TA76 models used a zinc alloy (commonly referred to as Zamak) frame paired with steel barrels and cylinders, a cost-saving measure that made the revolver affordable but also placed it firmly in the “utility” or “budget plinker” category rather than a duty-grade firearm. Imported into the U.S. by companies such as FIE (Firearms Import & Export), these revolvers were marketed as inexpensive recreational guns, often sold to casual shooters, campers, or as tackle-box sidearms.
Model: TA76
Serial: C32136
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 4.75"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Blade with Integral U-Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Hardwood Grips
Action: Single-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Fratelli Tanfoglio S.N.C. Tanfoglio TA76 is a modest but historically interesting single-action revolver that reflects the wave of affordable European-made rimfire handguns imported into the United States during the 1970s and early 1980s. Manufactured in Italy—specifically from Tanfoglio’s operations in Gardone Val Trompia, a region long associated with gunmaking—the TA76 was typically chambered in .22 Long Rifle and often shipped with an interchangeable .22 Magnum cylinder, giving it a degree of versatility uncommon in its price class. Mechanically, it follows the traditional single-action revolver pattern inspired by the Colt Single Action Army, requiring the hammer to be manually cocked before each shot, and it usually features a six-shot cylinder, fixed sights, and a barrel length in the roughly 4 to 5-inch range. What sets the TA76 apart, however, is its construction: unlike higher-end revolvers made entirely of steel, many TA76 models used a zinc alloy (commonly referred to as Zamak) frame paired with steel barrels and cylinders, a cost-saving measure that made the revolver affordable but also placed it firmly in the “utility” or “budget plinker” category rather than a duty-grade firearm. Imported into the U.S. by companies such as FIE (Firearms Import & Export), these revolvers were marketed as inexpensive recreational guns, often sold to casual shooters, campers, or as tackle-box sidearms.
Despite its low price point, the TA76 developed a reputation for being surprisingly serviceable, with decent accuracy and simple operation, though durability and long-term wear could be concerns due to the alloy frame. Aesthetically, they were often offered in blued or chrome finishes with plastic grips, sometimes evoking the look of classic Western revolvers but with a distinctly utilitarian feel. In a broader historical sense, the TA76 can be seen as a precursor to later American-made budget revolvers like the Heritage Rough Rider, sharing similar design philosophy and even partial parts compatibility in some cases, illustrating how Tanfoglio’s early export models helped shape the entry-level rimfire revolver market that persists today.
Contents:
Contents:
This example will ship with the factory-labeled box and all other contents pictured above.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
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Payment Details
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Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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2026-04-19 21:00:00 |
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