RG Model 42
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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)
