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| + | [[File:RG-Rohm-Model-42-25-ACP-Semi-Automatic-Pocket-Pistol-Handgun-Saturday-Night-Special-Ortgies-Firearm-Wiki.png|frame|right|A Rohm (RG) Model 42 .25 ACP pocket pistol. It was a cheap clone of the Ortgies series of pistols. Photo Source: [https://www.icollector.com/RG-Industries-Model-42-Semi-Auto-in-25-caliber_i25606348 "Little John's Auction Service" on iCollector.com].]] | ||
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The '''RG Model 42''' (also known as the '''RG-42''' or '''Rohm RG42''' etc) was a semi-automatic pistol manufactured and sold by German gun maker [[Röhm Gesellschaft]] and it's American division, [[RG Industries]]. They are chambered in [[.25 ACP]] and seems to function as a larger counterpart to the [[RG Model 26]], though doesn't actually share a common design. | The '''RG Model 42''' (also known as the '''RG-42''' or '''Rohm RG42''' etc) was a semi-automatic pistol manufactured and sold by German gun maker [[Röhm Gesellschaft]] and it's American division, [[RG Industries]]. They are chambered in [[.25 ACP]] and seems to function as a larger counterpart to the [[RG Model 26]], though doesn't actually share a common design. | ||
| − | The RG Model 42 is basically a direct | + | The RG Model 42 is basically a direct, cheaply made clone of the famous [[Ortgies Pistol]]. However, there are several differences. The RG-42's magazine release is in a different location. Also, no version of the Rohm RG42 featured a grip safety, unlike a number of the Ortgies handguns. |
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Revision as of 10:07, 10 October 2019
A Rohm (RG) Model 42 .25 ACP pocket pistol. It was a cheap clone of the Ortgies series of pistols. Photo Source: "Little John's Auction Service" on iCollector.com.
The RG Model 42 (also known as the RG-42 or Rohm RG42 etc) was a semi-automatic pistol manufactured and sold by German gun maker Röhm Gesellschaft and it's American division, RG Industries. They are chambered in .25 ACP and seems to function as a larger counterpart to the RG Model 26, though doesn't actually share a common design.
The RG Model 42 is basically a direct, cheaply made clone of the famous Ortgies Pistol. However, there are several differences. The RG-42's magazine release is in a different location. Also, no version of the Rohm RG42 featured a grip safety, unlike a number of the Ortgies handguns.
Specifications
Caliber: .25 ACP
Barrel Length: 2.75 inches
Capacity: 7+1 (7-round magazine)
