Mystery .22 Pistol

[alanint]

I agree that this is probably a local latin American production. Locally made .22s are common down there.

I especially like the wood screw front sight!

[azlaw]

Originally Posted by alanint

I especially like the wood screw front sight!

Caught that bit, did you? But doesn't this thing look like it ought to be more of an affair than just a "local latin thing"? I admit that I cannot prove otherwise, and that you all seem to be telling me the same thing. Can you tell me more about the phenomenon of these wild "latin" pistols?

John: what makes you say likely full-auto?

And for the curious - the Pirana contraption as featured in American handgunner:

http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/...HJF11/?page=60

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[Conny]

The Pirana looks like a nice pistol. Available in 9mm. The bolt recoil linkages reminds me of the KRISS type system.

I'm coming to the conclusion that it is home made. I don't see a safety and the rear receiver has crude welding. I tend to believe it is a full auto.

[azlaw]

Originally Posted by Conny

I'm coming to the conclusion that it is home made. I don't see a safety and the rear receiver has crude welding. I tend to believe it is a full auto.

Does that thing above look home made? Cheap, yes. Crude, somewhat.

HLJ

[sheepherder]

Originally Posted by azlaw

And for the curious - the Pirana contraption as featured in American handgunner:

http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/...HJF11/?page=60

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That link leads to an "American Handgunner" graphic page and no further...