Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this 7-shot double-action revolver for a penny-start auction; this is the F.I.E. Guardian!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: F.I.E. (Firearms Import & Export)
Model: Guardian
Serial: G20661
Caliber: .32 ACP
Finish: Chrome
Barrel Length: 2 ¼"
Optics/Sights: Serrated Ramp Front with Integral Frame Notched Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Synthetic
Action: Double-Action Revolver
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The F.I.E. (Firearms Import & Export) Guardian .32 ACP 7-shot double-action revolver is an unusual and intriguing example of firearms design that combines a semi-automatic cartridge with the classic revolver platform. Manufactured primarily in Italy and imported to the U.S. during the 1980s and early 1990s, the Guardian revolver is built with cost-efficiency and simplicity in mind. Chambered for .32 ACP—a rimless cartridge typically used in autoloaders—this revolver required a specially recessed cylinder or the use of moon clips to properly seat and extract the ammunition. It featured a traditional double-action/single-action mechanism, fixed sights, and a swing-out cylinder design. Most examples were made with zinc-alloy (Zamak) frames and steel barrels, giving them a lightweight but sometimes brittle feel. The revolver holds seven rounds, offering a capacity advantage over the typical six-shot .38 Special wheelguns of the era. Despite its unconventional chambering, the F.I.E. Guardian revolver found a niche among budget-conscious buyers who wanted a compact, easy-to-use defensive weapon. The .32 ACP, while not a powerhouse by any means, delivers mild recoil and reasonable penetration for close-quarters use, especially in the confines of a snubnose revolver. However, the use of a rimless cartridge in a revolver added complexity to reloading and reliability, particularly if moon clips were not used consistently. Accuracy was acceptable at short range but hampered by the small sights and limited barrel length. In today’s market, the Guardian .32 ACP revolver is more of a curiosity or collector’s item than a serious defensive tool, but it serves as a fascinating example of hybrid design from an era when innovation often walked hand-in-hand with cost-cutting and experimentation in the budget firearm segment.
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: Guardian
Serial: G20661
Caliber: .32 ACP
Finish: Chrome
Barrel Length: 2 ¼"
Optics/Sights: Serrated Ramp Front with Integral Frame Notched Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Synthetic
Action: Double-Action Revolver
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The F.I.E. (Firearms Import & Export) Guardian .32 ACP 7-shot double-action revolver is an unusual and intriguing example of firearms design that combines a semi-automatic cartridge with the classic revolver platform. Manufactured primarily in Italy and imported to the U.S. during the 1980s and early 1990s, the Guardian revolver is built with cost-efficiency and simplicity in mind. Chambered for .32 ACP—a rimless cartridge typically used in autoloaders—this revolver required a specially recessed cylinder or the use of moon clips to properly seat and extract the ammunition. It featured a traditional double-action/single-action mechanism, fixed sights, and a swing-out cylinder design. Most examples were made with zinc-alloy (Zamak) frames and steel barrels, giving them a lightweight but sometimes brittle feel. The revolver holds seven rounds, offering a capacity advantage over the typical six-shot .38 Special wheelguns of the era. Despite its unconventional chambering, the F.I.E. Guardian revolver found a niche among budget-conscious buyers who wanted a compact, easy-to-use defensive weapon. The .32 ACP, while not a powerhouse by any means, delivers mild recoil and reasonable penetration for close-quarters use, especially in the confines of a snubnose revolver. However, the use of a rimless cartridge in a revolver added complexity to reloading and reliability, particularly if moon clips were not used consistently. Accuracy was acceptable at short range but hampered by the small sights and limited barrel length. In today’s market, the Guardian .32 ACP revolver is more of a curiosity or collector’s item than a serious defensive tool, but it serves as a fascinating example of hybrid design from an era when innovation often walked hand-in-hand with cost-cutting and experimentation in the budget firearm segment.
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
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
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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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