Notes: The HW-3
has a large cylinder for added capacity, but is otherwise typical for a
revolver. The barrel is made of
heavy steel, the cylinder of medium-gauge steel, and the frame of light alloy.
Grips are wood, rubber, or plastic.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
HW-3 (2 1/2 Barrel) |
.22 Long Rifle and .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire |
0.74 kg |
8 Cylinder |
$87 |
HW-3 (4 Barrel) |
.22 Long Rifle, and .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire |
0.79 kg |
8 Cylinder |
$102 |
HW-3 (6 Barrel) |
.22 Long Rifle and .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire |
0.85 kg |
8 Cylinder |
$123 |
HW-3 (2 1/2 Barrel) |
.38 Special and .357 Magnum |
0.73 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$163 |
HW-3 (4 Barrel) |
.38 Special and .357 Magnum |
0.82 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$179 |
HW-3 (6 Barrel) |
.38 Special and .357 Magnum |
0.88 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$199 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
HW-3 (.22 Long Rifle, 2 1/2) |
DAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
4 |
HW-3 (.22 Long Rifle, 4) |
DAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
7 |
HW-3 (.22 Long Rifle, 6) |
DAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
11 |
HW-3 (.22 Magnum, 2 1/2) |
DAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
3 |
HW-3 (.22 Magnum, 4) |
DAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
6 |
HW-3 (.22 Magnum, 6) |
DAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
9 |
HW-3 (.38, 2 1/2) |
DAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
3 |
HW-3 (.38Sp, 4) |
DAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
7 |
HW-3 (.38Sp, 6) |
DAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
12 |
HW-3 (.357, 2 1/2) |
DAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
3 |
HW-3 (.357, 4) |
DAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
7 |
HW-3 (.357, 6) |
DAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
13 |
Arminius HW-7
Notes: This
revolver began under the Arminius name, but the weapon was sold to the Florida
firm of Firearms Import & Export (FIE) in 1970.
It is basically a heavy .22 caliber revolver with a large cylinder
capacity. Another version, the
HW-7S, has adjustable rear sights, but is otherwise identical for game purposes.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
HW-7 |
.22
Long Rifle |
0.87 kg |
8
Cylinder |
$106 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
HW-7 |
DAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
11 |
Arminius HW-9
Notes:
The HW-9 is a .22 revolver on a .38 Special frame something that makes
it a heavy, but very stable weapon.
It also uses a longer barrel than is normal for small caliber revolvers, which
gives it great accuracy. Adjustable
sights, an adjustable trigger and rubber grips complete the package, and it is a
popular target and varminting revolver.
There are
several specialist versions of the HW-9.
The HW-9 Sport has an anatomical grip, an adjustable palm rest, and a
non-slip finish. The barrel is a
6-inch match-quality barrel and it is even heavier than the normal HW-9.
The HW-9ST (Sports-Target) is a version with wooden anatomical grips,
heavy match barrel, a full length ejector shroud that gives the barrel a
slab-sided appearance, and a steel frame.
The HW-9 Silhouette has a choice of two very long barrels (10 or 10.75
inches), an adjustable rear sight, adjustable trigger, a wooden grip with
adjustable thumb rest, and drilling and tapping for an optical sight rail.
Those built after 1997 have a Bo-Mar adjustable rear sight.
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
|
HW-9 (6 Barrel) |
.22
Long Rifle |
1.1
kg |
6
Cylinder |
$105 |
HW-9 (10 Barrel) |
.22
Long Rifle |
1.65 kg |
6
Cylinder |
$147 |
HW-9 Sport |
.22
Long Rifle |
1.36 kg |
6
Cylinder |
$108 |
HW-9ST |
.22
Long Rifle |
1.3
kg |
6
Cylinder |
$109 |
HW-9 Silhouette (10 Barrel) |
.22
Long Rifle |
1.64 kg |
6
Cylinder |
$150 |
HW-9 Silhouette (10.75 Barrel) |
.22
Long Rifle |
1.7
kg |
6
Cylinder |
$157 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
HW-9 (6) |
DAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
11 |
HW-9 (10) |
DAR |
1 |
Nil |
2 |
1 |
Nil |
18 |
HW-9 Sport |
DAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
11 |
HW-9ST |
DAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
12 |
HW-9 Silhouette (10) |
DAR |
1 |
Nil |
2 |
1 |
Nil |
18 |
HW-9 Silhouette (10.75) |
DAR |
1 |
Nil |
2 |
1 |
Nil |
20 |
Arminius HW-357
Notes: The first
HW-357 was developed in 1977. There
are two basic models; the HW-357 Hunter has barrel lengths of 2.5 inches, 4
inches, and 6 inches, and is otherwise a standard (if very well-made) revolver.
The HW-357T Target Model uses barrel lengths of 3 inches, 4 inches, or 6
inches, and has an adjustable rear sight and adjustable trigger.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
HW-357 (2.5 Barrel) |
.357 Magnum |
0.73 kg |
6
Cylinder |
$162 |
HW-357 (4 Barrel) |
.357 Magnum |
0.82 kg |
6
Cylinder |
$177 |
HW-357 (6 Barrel) |
.357 Magnum |
0.86 kg |
6
Cylinder |
$197 |
HW-357T (3 Barrel) |
.357 Magnum |
0.88 kg |
6
Cylinder |
$168 |
HW-357T (4 Barrel) |
.357 Magnum |
0.9
kg |
6
Cylinder |
$178 |
HW-357T (6 Barrel) |
.357 Magnum |
0.94 kg |
6
Cylinder |
$199 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
HW-357 (2.5) |
DAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
3 |
HW-357 (4) |
DAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
7 |
HW-357 (6) |
DAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
13 |
HW-357T (3) |
DAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
5 |
HW-357T (4) |
DAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
7 |
HW-357T (6) |
DAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
13 |
Arminius HW-38
Notes: Similar
to the HW-357 in all respects except for chambering, the HW-38 is designed to
fire the .38 Special cartridge.
Shorter-barreled models are often fitted with rubber grips, but 6-inch barrel
models typically have wooden grips.
The top of the barrel has a sighting rib.
The HW-38T Target is also similar to the HW-357T, but fires .38 Special
ammunition, and has an adjustable rear sight and adjustable trigger, and
typically has a walnut grip.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
HW-38 (2.5 Barrel) |
.38
Special |
0.73 kg |
6
Cylinder |
$151 |
HW-38 (4 Barrel) |
.38
Special |
0.82 kg |
6
Cylinder |
$166 |
HW-38 (6 Barrel) |
.38
Special |
0.88 kg |
6
Cylinder |
$186 |
HW-38T (3 Barrel) |
.38
Special |
0.88 kg |
6
Cylinder |
$157 |
HW-38T (4 Barrel) |
.38
Special |
0.9
kg |
6
Cylinder |
$167 |
HW-38T (6 Barrel) |
.38
Special |
0.96 kg |
6
Cylinder |
$188 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
HW-38 (2.5) |
DAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
3 |
HW-38 (4) |
DAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
7 |
HW-38 (6) |
DAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
12 |
HW-38T (3) |
DAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
4 |
HW-38T (4) |
DAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
7 |
HW-38T (6) |
DAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
12 |
Arminius Model 10
Notes:
This is a good example of a range of cheap, easy to use revolvers made in
Germany from the 1890s to the end of World War 2.
The Arminius 10 is inexpensive and simple in operation, but is made of
good materials and excellent craftsmanship; they typically survive to this day
in good working order. They can be
found with and without shrouded hammers, in a variety of calibers.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Model 10 |
.22 Long Rifle |
0.3 kg |
8 Cylinder |
$71 |
Model 10 |
5.5mm Velo-Dog |
0.42 kg |
8 Cylinder |
$90 |
Model 10 |
.25 ACP |
0.34 kg |
7 Cylinder |
$78 |
Model 10 |
.32 ACP |
0.46 kg |
5 Cylinder |
$95 |
Model 10 |
.320 Revolver |
0.45 kg |
5 Cylinder |
$94 |
Model 10 |
7.5mm Swiss Army |
0.57 kg |
5 Cylinder |
$112 |
Model 10 |
7.62mm Nagant Revolver |
0.77 kg |
5 Cylinder |
$141 |
Model 10 |
.380 Revolver |
0.61 kg |
5 Cylinder |
$118 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Model 10 (.22) |
DAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
5 |
Nil |
4 |
Model 10 (5.5mm) |
DAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
2 |
Model 10 (.25) |
DAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
5 |
Nil |
4 |
Model 10 (.32) |
DAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
5 |
Nil |
5 |
Model 10 (.320) |
DAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
5 |
Nil |
6 |
Model 10 (7.5mm) |
DAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
4 |
Model 10 (7.62mm) |
DAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
2 |
Model 10 (.380) |
DAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
5 |
Arminius Windicator
Notes: This is a
"snubby" German revolver, designed for undercover police use, but it found
acceptance mainly with civilians in Europe and the US who were interested in a
weapon for concealed carry. The
Windicator has ergonomic rubber grips, a firing pin safety, a knurled cylinder
release for ease of use, smoothed, low profile silhouette, and all-steel
construction.
Twilight 2000
Notes: This weapon does not exist.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Windicator (51mm Barrel) |
.38
Special and .357 Magnum |
0.82 kg |
6
Cylinder |
$158 |
Windicator (102mm Barrel) |
.38
Special and .357 Magnum |
0.86 kg |
6
Cylinder |
$179 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Windicator (51mm, .38) |
DAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
2 |
Windicator (102mm, .38) |
DAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
7 |
Windicator (51mm, .357) |
DAR |
2 |
Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
2 |
Windicator (102mm, .357) |
DAR |
3 |
1-Nil |
1 |
4 |
Nil |
7 |
Em-Ge Model 323 Valor
Notes:
This small revolver started off, interestingly enough, as a starters
pistol (fired before races), firing .22 blank cartridges.
It was improved into a .22 Long Rifle-firing weapon, then to fire .32
Smith & Wesson Long cartridges. It
was widely exported, particularly to the US, where it was known as the Valor.
(Sales in the US stopped with the 1968 Gun Control Act.)
They are still found throughout Europe..
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Em-Ge 323 |
.22 Long Rifle |
0.7 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$63 |
Em-Ge 323 |
.32 Smith & Wesson Long |
0.7 kg |
6 Cylinder |
$105 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Em-Ge 323 (.22) |
DAR |
-1 |
Nil |
1 |
2 |
Nil |
2 |
Em-Ge 323 (.32) |
DAR |
1 |
Nil |
1 |
3 |
Nil |
2 |