Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this double-action revolver for a penny-start auction, this is the Rohm GMBH RG 12.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Rohm GMBH
Model: RG 12
Serial: 62034
Caliber: .22 LR
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 3 5/8"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front and Rear Sights
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood Grips
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Röhm GmbH RG 12 is a small-frame revolver that reflects the utilitarian, budget-oriented handgun designs produced in West Germany during the mid-to-late 20th century, aimed primarily at the civilian market for inexpensive recreational shooting. Manufactured by Röhm GmbH, the RG 12 was typically chambered in .22 Long Rifle and configured as a compact double-action/single-action revolver, making it accessible to novice shooters and suitable for casual plinking or training use. The design emphasizes simplicity and cost efficiency, commonly utilizing a zinc-alloy (Zamak) frame paired with a steel barrel liner and steel internal components, a construction method that kept production costs low while still providing acceptable function for light-duty use. The revolver generally features a six-shot cylinder, fixed sights, and a conventional swing-out cylinder with a push-button or pull-type release, depending on production variation. Externally, the RG 12 often wears a blued or nickel-plated finish and plain checkered grip panels, favoring function over refinement. While not intended for heavy use or hard service, the RG 12 earned modest popularity due to its affordability and ease of operation, particularly among shooters seeking an entry-level .22 revolver. Today, it is primarily encountered on the collector market as an example of Cold War–era European “Saturday night special” firearms, valued more for its historical and illustrative significance than for performance, and it serves as a representative piece of Röhm’s prolific output of economical handguns during that period.
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: RG 12
Serial: 62034
Caliber: .22 LR
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 3 5/8"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front and Rear Sights
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood Grips
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Röhm GmbH RG 12 is a small-frame revolver that reflects the utilitarian, budget-oriented handgun designs produced in West Germany during the mid-to-late 20th century, aimed primarily at the civilian market for inexpensive recreational shooting. Manufactured by Röhm GmbH, the RG 12 was typically chambered in .22 Long Rifle and configured as a compact double-action/single-action revolver, making it accessible to novice shooters and suitable for casual plinking or training use. The design emphasizes simplicity and cost efficiency, commonly utilizing a zinc-alloy (Zamak) frame paired with a steel barrel liner and steel internal components, a construction method that kept production costs low while still providing acceptable function for light-duty use. The revolver generally features a six-shot cylinder, fixed sights, and a conventional swing-out cylinder with a push-button or pull-type release, depending on production variation. Externally, the RG 12 often wears a blued or nickel-plated finish and plain checkered grip panels, favoring function over refinement. While not intended for heavy use or hard service, the RG 12 earned modest popularity due to its affordability and ease of operation, particularly among shooters seeking an entry-level .22 revolver. Today, it is primarily encountered on the collector market as an example of Cold War–era European “Saturday night special” firearms, valued more for its historical and illustrative significance than for performance, and it serves as a representative piece of Röhm’s prolific output of economical handguns during that period.
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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