Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this rare semi-automatic pistol today for a penny-start auction...this is the BUDISCHOWSKY TP-70 chambered in .22LR...!
The TP-70's that were manufactured in Michigan (like this example) are undisputably and well-known to be of a much higher quality than the later models manufactured in Florida & Utah!
**This particular example sports a VERY low serial number of 024**
The TP-70's that were manufactured in Michigan (like this example) are undisputably and well-known to be of a much higher quality than the later models manufactured in Florida & Utah!
**This particular example sports a VERY low serial number of 024**
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Budischowsky
Model: TP-70
Serial: 024
Caliber: .22LR
Date of Manufacture: 1973-1977 (Michigan)
Finish: Stainless Steel
Barrel Length: 2.5"
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Edgar Budischowsky was born in 1940, and trained as a gunmaker in Ferlach, Austria. From 1964 to 1969 he worked for the proof house in Ulm, before he began making his own guns in 1968. Budischowsky achieved worldwide fame through his legendary handmade large caliber pistol, the HSP 701 (Hahn-Selbstspann-Pistole), which was made from 1979 until quite recently. The HSP 701 is considered one of the finest pistols ever made, was made only to order, and still achieves high prices today. Budischowsky's entry into short-arms production, however, began with a small vestpocket pistol, the TP 70, in 6.35 mm Browning and .22 long rifle.
There were two independent companies that produced the TP 70. Beginning in 1968 the gun was made by KORRIPHILA-Präzisionsmechanik GmbH in Ulm, and from 1971 it was made by BUDISCHOWSKY-Waffen GmbH, also based in Ulm. BUDISCHOWSKY-Waffen GmbH was a German-American-Liechtenstein company with Mr. Budischowsky as managing director and operations manager. It was dissolved in 1976 after Budischowsky gained a foothold in the U.S. market with the founding of NORARMCO, Mt. Clemens, Michigan. NORARMCO was later acquired by AAA American Arms & Ammunition Corp., of Miami, Florid,a U.S.A. American Arms Inc., Provo, Utah, U.S.A. also produced the TP 70.
The TP 70 was manufactured in 6.35 mm Browning and .22 long rifle. The gun has an external hammer and a double-action trigger. The unlocked breech is additionally held closed by the main spring and hammer spring. After firing the last cartridge, the slide locks open. The TP 70 pistols produced by Budischowsky are blued and have checkered walnut grips. Budischowsky offered annealed yellow-silver elements (trigger, safety, release lever, spring rod) for a small premium. The pistols were shipped in a brown-marbled cardboard box with manual and cleaning brush.
The TP-70's that were manufactured in Michigan (this example) are undisputably and well-known to be of a much higher quality than the later models manufactured in Florida & Utah.
Don't miss THIS opportunity to own this sought-after Budischowsky pistol made in Michigan. You will NOT regret it!
NOTE: The Busischowsky TP-70 was featured in the television show LAW & ORDER on several occasions!
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: TP-70
Serial: 024
Caliber: .22LR
Date of Manufacture: 1973-1977 (Michigan)
Finish: Stainless Steel
Barrel Length: 2.5"
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Edgar Budischowsky was born in 1940, and trained as a gunmaker in Ferlach, Austria. From 1964 to 1969 he worked for the proof house in Ulm, before he began making his own guns in 1968. Budischowsky achieved worldwide fame through his legendary handmade large caliber pistol, the HSP 701 (Hahn-Selbstspann-Pistole), which was made from 1979 until quite recently. The HSP 701 is considered one of the finest pistols ever made, was made only to order, and still achieves high prices today. Budischowsky's entry into short-arms production, however, began with a small vestpocket pistol, the TP 70, in 6.35 mm Browning and .22 long rifle.
There were two independent companies that produced the TP 70. Beginning in 1968 the gun was made by KORRIPHILA-Präzisionsmechanik GmbH in Ulm, and from 1971 it was made by BUDISCHOWSKY-Waffen GmbH, also based in Ulm. BUDISCHOWSKY-Waffen GmbH was a German-American-Liechtenstein company with Mr. Budischowsky as managing director and operations manager. It was dissolved in 1976 after Budischowsky gained a foothold in the U.S. market with the founding of NORARMCO, Mt. Clemens, Michigan. NORARMCO was later acquired by AAA American Arms & Ammunition Corp., of Miami, Florid,a U.S.A. American Arms Inc., Provo, Utah, U.S.A. also produced the TP 70.
The TP 70 was manufactured in 6.35 mm Browning and .22 long rifle. The gun has an external hammer and a double-action trigger. The unlocked breech is additionally held closed by the main spring and hammer spring. After firing the last cartridge, the slide locks open. The TP 70 pistols produced by Budischowsky are blued and have checkered walnut grips. Budischowsky offered annealed yellow-silver elements (trigger, safety, release lever, spring rod) for a small premium. The pistols were shipped in a brown-marbled cardboard box with manual and cleaning brush.
The TP-70's that were manufactured in Michigan (this example) are undisputably and well-known to be of a much higher quality than the later models manufactured in Florida & Utah.
Don't miss THIS opportunity to own this sought-after Budischowsky pistol made in Michigan. You will NOT regret it!
NOTE: The Busischowsky TP-70 was featured in the television show LAW & ORDER on several occasions!
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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