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− | [[File:RG-Rohm-Model-14-22-Double-Action-Revolver-John-Hinckley-Jr-Firearm-Wiki.png|frame|right|An RG Model 14 , a .22 LR double-action revolver. It was the handgun used by John Hinckley Jr. in his attempt to assassinate U.S. President Ronald Reagan.]] | + | [[File:RG-Rohm-Model-14-22-Double-Action-Revolver-John-Hinckley-Jr-Firearm-Wiki.png|frame|right|An RG Model 14 , a .22 LR double-action revolver. It was the handgun used by John Hinckley Jr. in his attempt to assassinate U.S. President Ronald Reagan. Photo Source: [https://cutt.ly/AeijAF8 User "GunDeals" on GunsAmerica.com].]] |
The '''RG Model 14''', also known as the "'''RG-14'''" or "'''Rohm RG14'''" is a .22 Long Rifle double-action revolver that was manufactured by German gun manufacturer [[Röhm Gesellschaft]] and its U.S. division [[RG Industries]]. | The '''RG Model 14''', also known as the "'''RG-14'''" or "'''Rohm RG14'''" is a .22 Long Rifle double-action revolver that was manufactured by German gun manufacturer [[Röhm Gesellschaft]] and its U.S. division [[RG Industries]]. | ||
The operation of this revolver is somewhat atypical. Instead of a thumb release to swing the cylinder open, this gun requires the user to remove the "ejector rod" from the front of the cylinder, with will then allow the cylinder to swing open for loading and unloading. | The operation of this revolver is somewhat atypical. Instead of a thumb release to swing the cylinder open, this gun requires the user to remove the "ejector rod" from the front of the cylinder, with will then allow the cylinder to swing open for loading and unloading. |
Revision as of 12:14, 8 October 2019
The RG Model 14, also known as the "RG-14" or "Rohm RG14" is a .22 Long Rifle double-action revolver that was manufactured by German gun manufacturer Röhm Gesellschaft and its U.S. division RG Industries.
The operation of this revolver is somewhat atypical. Instead of a thumb release to swing the cylinder open, this gun requires the user to remove the "ejector rod" from the front of the cylinder, with will then allow the cylinder to swing open for loading and unloading.