What type of gun is this?

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My husband passed away & am cleaning out things. I came across a revolver & from what I can find (am only a user & have never searched about guns before nor know much about guns just know mine by heart) it might be a Rohm. It's pretty used, but if it came from my Dad (WWII) I'd like to pass it on in the family.

It's Cal. 22L R for 6 bullets, has plastic grip but metal going around & holding grip in & states on the bottom LA's Deputy. On the grip is a buffalo on each side. On the barrel & by the trigger there's a serial number very readable. Also on the barrel it states Germany. Also there are 3 real small emblems on it that I can't decifer. The grip seems somewhat small to me, but OK for a female's grip.

I don't know what to call the small barrel on the side that has a spring in it, but it has it.

I don't believe it will ever be used, but if it is a dangerous gun then I'll take it to the police dept. to distroy it. From what I've read about Rohm it's a gun that should not be in existance, but it might not be a Rohm. Does anyone have any ideas about what the brand might be on this gun?

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Even if it is a Rohm, its not going to be any "danger" to anyone its not pointed at if its only a .22lr.

A picture would tell a thousand words when it comes to identifying a gun.
 
My grandson is probably the person it would go to & he's only 10 yrs. old & not wise to guns. That's what makes it dangerous - knowledge, respect & practice handling a gun is safe when handled by a responsible person. If you think I'm against guns, I'm not. I even have a license to carry a concealed weapon, but basically I'm only comfortable with guns that I have handled before as this was not taught to me as I was growing up. I was 64 before I owned my own gun, & by the way...I'm an excellent shooter (with targets that is). I'm just not knowledgable with guns I haven't handled or know some about.
 
My other computer I think I can download the 2 pictures I took. Keep in mind I'm not good at taking pictures either - I'm new to it. I've had 10 months practice shooting a couple of guns & pictures. So please bear with me. I'll do the best to download a pictures (on my cheap computer & need to go to my advanced one, at least I'm a little more adept to computers - HA) & send them to this computer & post them.
 
You should be fine. I think I might take it to a reputable gunsmith and have him give it a clean bill of health. If its dangerous, he can melt it down for you, otherwise, you can stick it in a drawer somewhere and when your grandson is ready for the responsibility, he can have a decent little gun to learn on.

Specifically to your point, without a picture, it's near impossible to tell what the gun is. However, from your description, Rohm is definitely a strong possibility...
 
I live in a city that a lot of people say they can do things, but really professional they normally aren't. I wasn't born here & I don't just accept what I can get, I want a professional to do the job they are suppose to do & do it right. We do not have a professional gunsmith, eventhough some say they are. Although, I guess I can give it to my son-in-law who's a deputy sheriff & have their guy go through it, but that's something I'm trying to avoid as the person who would be working on it can't charge me & they are not a friend of mine that I would feel comfortable in asking a favor of. Going to my other computer
 
If it's a Rohm it will have that or an "RG" on the firearm.

Does it look like this?

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I once had a "Buffalo" single action .22lr revolver that your's sounds like. It had the plastic grip panels with pictures of a buffalo on each side. It was patterned after the Colt Peacemaker. The barrel with the spring sounds like an ejector rod. I had great service out of mine,very accurate and reliable. Pictures with answer a lot of guestions.
 
It is an "El Cheap-o" and has very little to none as far as value is concerned. I have one and I don't even fire it. I keep it only because It is a fine example of a cheap gun to compare to finer manufactured handguns.

Sorry for the bluntness, but.....
 
Hello friends and neighbors // I'd take it to a gunsmith and ask them to check the condition before giving it to your grandson.

Someone thinks they are worth something; 2010 Standard Catalog of Firearms/// Excellent condition $125.00 // very good 80.00// good 60.00 // fair 40/poor 25

good luck with your choice
 
Well, everyone thank you. I still have to find information on the gun to see if it's a piece of junk & if I just need to have it melted down, or if it would be a good gun to give to my grandson's parents to hold for him for when he's older. Of course, I would definately make sure it was clean, etc. And if necessary go to the firing range & test it, wish I was more experienced with guns as I'd hate it to blow up on me (HA). But just wanted to know if it was a piece of junk like the Rohm.

All of you have been wonderful & helpful. Thanks!
 
It's a 22lr, it won't blow up. Have the gunsmith check for timing and cylinder lock up. If it passes both of these concerns,it will be fine to give to your grandson.
 
As on your post on the Firearms Forum, it is several steps above a Rohm. It is not a Korth, but it is not a peice of junk. There is nothing wrong with using it as a first firearm for a youngster. In fact it may out last both you and him. Imported in the late 50's and during the 1960s, it was imported and priced to under sale the Ruger and Colt. Because at the time the Mark was under valued they could do so. ( 4 Marks to the dollar, now it's .8 marks to the dollar ). Keep it or sale it, don't melt it down. If you don't want it, it will make someone very happy as a walk-about gun.:)
 
Thank you - makes me feel better. My son-in-law said if it was a decent revolver (he knew nothing about this one) he'd get it cleaned up & checked out. Now I don't feel like a totally informed grandmother & feel better about giving it to my grandson (via father).
 
Your 6 shooter

I have one and have shot hundreds of rounds through it. Cheap yes but still a shooter. ;)
 
I have that exact make/model given to me by my wife's grandmother. While they aren't expensive little revolvers they make fine first .22 revolvers if lovingly treated. The value is mostly sentimental, but then what value can you put on a family firearm handed down through 3 generations?

Have a gunsmith make sure that everything is in good condition and set it up for storage until your grandson is responsible enough to appreciate it.
 
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