Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this double-action revolver for a penny-start auction, this is the Gerstenberger & Eberwein German Revolver.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Gerstenberger & Eberwein
Model: German Revolver
Serial: 2679
Caliber: .22 LR
Finish: Black
Barrel Length: 3 ½"
Optics/Sights: No Front Sight with Trench Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered White Synthetic
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Gerstenberger & Eberwein German .22 LR revolver is an intriguing, if somewhat obscure, example of mid-20th-century German rimfire wheelgun manufacture that reflects the postwar era’s diverse small arms market. Made by Gerstenberger & Eberwein, a firm based in Gussenstadt, West Germany that produced a variety of pocket guns, starter pistols, and inexpensive revolvers from about the early 1950s until the late 20th century, these revolvers were typically offered in .22-caliber rimfire configurations and were imported into the United States and other markets before the restrictive Gun Control Act of 1968. The design of the .22 LR model adhered to a traditional double-action, six-shot layout with a solid frame and swing-out or gate-loading cylinder depending on the specific pattern, and barrels ranged from short “pocket” lengths to longer target-oriented examples; many surviving pieces bear markings such as “Gerstenberger u. Eberwein Gussenstadt” and “Made in Germany.” Early examples drew on simplified engineering and cost-effective construction to appeal to budget-conscious consumers, with grips, sights, and finishes reflecting mid-century practical design rather than high-end refinement. While some later or larger .22 models may have a more substantial feel and utility, these revolvers were generally modest performers, valued more today for their historical character and connection to a once-active German manufacturer than for their technical sophistication. As relics of a transitional firearms era, Gerstenberger & Eberwein .22 LR revolvers are appreciated by collectors and enthusiasts interested in the breadth of post-war European handgun production and pre-1968 import patterns, offering a tangible piece of Cold War small arms history.
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.
Model: German Revolver
Serial: 2679
Caliber: .22 LR
Finish: Black
Barrel Length: 3 ½"
Optics/Sights: No Front Sight with Trench Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered White Synthetic
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Gerstenberger & Eberwein German .22 LR revolver is an intriguing, if somewhat obscure, example of mid-20th-century German rimfire wheelgun manufacture that reflects the postwar era’s diverse small arms market. Made by Gerstenberger & Eberwein, a firm based in Gussenstadt, West Germany that produced a variety of pocket guns, starter pistols, and inexpensive revolvers from about the early 1950s until the late 20th century, these revolvers were typically offered in .22-caliber rimfire configurations and were imported into the United States and other markets before the restrictive Gun Control Act of 1968. The design of the .22 LR model adhered to a traditional double-action, six-shot layout with a solid frame and swing-out or gate-loading cylinder depending on the specific pattern, and barrels ranged from short “pocket” lengths to longer target-oriented examples; many surviving pieces bear markings such as “Gerstenberger u. Eberwein Gussenstadt” and “Made in Germany.” Early examples drew on simplified engineering and cost-effective construction to appeal to budget-conscious consumers, with grips, sights, and finishes reflecting mid-century practical design rather than high-end refinement. While some later or larger .22 models may have a more substantial feel and utility, these revolvers were generally modest performers, valued more today for their historical character and connection to a once-active German manufacturer than for their technical sophistication. As relics of a transitional firearms era, Gerstenberger & Eberwein .22 LR revolvers are appreciated by collectors and enthusiasts interested in the breadth of post-war European handgun production and pre-1968 import patterns, offering a tangible piece of Cold War small arms history.
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
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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.
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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1147265595 |
BidPrice: |
26 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-01-25 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
31 |
