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Unique V0/79 .22 Short SN: 760662

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 750.00 USD
Unique V0/79 .22 Short SN: 760662
Single action semi-automatic target pistol built for Olympic Rapid Fire competition, manufactured in France by Manufacture d'armes des Pyrénées Françaises circa 1970's. Imported by Solersport, Seattle WA. Pistol is chambered for 22 Short. The 5.9" barrel has five ports on top, closer to the chamber than the muzzle. Features target sights, target trigger, and full wrap-around target grips with adjustable shelf rest for the bottom edge of the firing hand. Wood grip is definitely shaped for the right hand, with magazine release and slide release positioned to be operated easily with the left hand while maintaining a firing grip. There is no manual safety. Bore is excellent. Steel parts (barrel housing, slide, sights) retain 90% blue, with bare metal showing on sharp edges, especially at muzzle. Threaded plug below muzzle unscrews easily to reveal a compartment for adding weights (or other storage); coin slot is somewhat gouged looking from trying to force it open without pressing the detent lock under the barrel. Alloy frame is in the white, matte textured, with brighter rub spots under triggerguard. Wood grips are in very good or better condition with many signs of use but few dents or scratches evident. Wood is walnut, with observable figure and grain, smooth finished with pebbled textured where the hand sits when firing. Markings on slide include five Olympic rings on right side behind muzzle. Tag found in box indicates grips are from "Vitarbo Target Grips" of Chiloquin OR. Includes two magazines, cleaning kit, weight insert, factory paperwork, Unique company patch and window sticker, small container similar to a vintage lighter that appears to be for maintaining a carbon lamp black flame for smoking sights (blackening with non-reflective soot) during competition. All items are contained in a good condition leatherette case with locking latches; carry handle is broken. Condition is NRA Very Good ***Modern Firearm***