Liberty Arms .38 cal revolver ??

[Longbow]

My dealer has one for $80 (my price, otherwise its $120 ) with holster. Finish is about 80%. It looks like a cross between Colt and S&W. Its a snub nosed revolver. Its made in Japan.
I just need a gun for my Brother (for HD) as a Christmas gift. He's not a gun guy so I thought a wheel gun would be best. Anyway, is this a functional gun? I did dry fire it and did the usual lock-up test and it looks okay.
I know most revolver is pretty much reliable as is, but I just wanna make sure this one don't have any known reliability issues. I appreciate any input. Thanks in advance!!

BTW, Happy Holidays to all!!!

 

[Longbow]

Anyone?

 

[Standing Wolf]

Its made in Japan.

I've never heard of a hand gun made in Japan after 1945.

 

[JohnBT]

There's a .22 on Auction Arms - 23 bids so far and it's up to $66. The pictures are very, very blurry. I've never seen a LA gun in person.

"Liberty Arm Corp. 22 revolver made in Germany by ROHM GMBH in the late 60's or early 70's some blue wear and pitting. Great for plinking. all parts are tight."

 

[Longbow]

This one is in great shape. No pitting. I think I'll just test fire it, if it works, I'll get it. Thanks everyone!

 

[Longbow]

I test fired it today. 20 rds fired no failure, grouped well too (3" ?) @ 7 yards. My dealer even cleaned it prior to test fire. ' discovered the internal lock work is S&W's. It says "Miroku" on the side and the only serial # found is at the butt. I'm picking it up on Sat.