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Weird RG/Rohm Models ???

partsmanpartsman Member Posts: 148 ✭
edited April 2011 in Ask the Experts
One rg has the serial number on it "main"(where the cylinder goes)right side of frame, BUT another one has it serial number on what I call the GRIP frame(the bottom of the grip frame). I saw another one with NO serial numbers at all(not a scatch on it anywhere)Only the barrel saying it's cal.????? What is it with RG's (I know POS GUNS) Just weird?
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  • 11b6r11b6r Member Posts: 16,584 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Some of the RG revolvers were BLANK guns. Some of those wound up with a bored thru barrel. Some of those did not have a SN. They made great paperweights, but please do not put ammo in one. You might fire it by accident.
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  • Bill DeShivsBill DeShivs Member Posts: 1,264 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Many were made before 1968, when serial numbers (and SN placement) were not required.
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  • partsmanpartsman Member Posts: 148 ✭
    edited November -1
    If I remember, didn't RG, FIE, Etc. STOP inporting WHOLE guns into the U.S. around 1968's?? The ONLY starter rg I have seen are those AUTO looking style cap/tear gas guns? Thanks for all info.
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  • rufe-snowrufe-snow Member Posts: 18,650 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by partsman
    If I remember, didn't RG, FIE, Etc. STOP inporting WHOLE guns into the U.S. around 1968's?? The ONLY starter rg I have seen are those AUTO looking style cap/tear gas guns? Thanks for all info.



    The requirements of the Gun Control Act of 1968, i.e. U.S. law, enacted by congress stopped their importation.

    I got to agree that the RG without a SN is probably a drilled blank firing revolver. I can't see a .22 one getting into the country with out a SN. Check to see if their is any rifling in the barrel, that will be the tip-off.
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  • partsmanpartsman Member Posts: 148 ✭
    edited November -1
    rifling in all guns. Found a 7 on the grip frame?? Did Rg put the serial no. on the frame or on the grip frame???
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  • elkdroppingelkdropping Member Posts: 729 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Look on the side and to the rear of top strap. Some are very faint, but the numbers are there. RG put serial numbers on both the top strap and the butt.
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