This North American Arms NAA-22LR is a single-action mini revolver chambered in .22 Long Rifle. Serial number B18901. Built entirely in stainless steel, this diminutive five-shot revolver features black bird's head grips, a half-moon front sight, and a knurled cylinder pin. This is an early production example manufactured in Newbury Park, California — before North American Arms relocated to Utah — making it a particularly collectible piece.
This revolver is a distinguished part of the private collection of HRH Victor Emmanuel of Savoy, son of the last King of Italy, Umberto II. An authentic Certificate of Ownership accompanies this piece.
Historical Significance
The North American Arms Mini Revolver is one of the smallest production revolvers in the world. The company was founded in the mid-1970s in Newbury Park, California, where it produced its first mini revolvers in .22 Short before expanding to .22 Long Rifle and .22 Magnum. This particular example bears the "NORTH AMERICAN ARMS CORP. / NEWBURY PARK, CALIF." markings, identifying it as an early California production gun — a detail prized by collectors, as NAA later moved its operations to Utah. Despite its diminutive size — the entire revolver measures just 4 inches in length and weighs under 5 ounces — the NAA Mini Revolver is precision-machined from 17-4 pH stainless steel and built to exacting tolerances. The design draws inspiration from 19th-century pocket revolvers, combining Old West aesthetics with modern metallurgy.
Technical Specifications
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Manufacturer: North American Arms Corp., Newbury Park, California, U.S.A.
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Model: NAA-22LR
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Serial Number: B18901
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Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
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Action: Single Action only
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Capacity: 5 rounds
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Barrel Length: 1 1/8" (29 mm)
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Overall Length: 4" (102 mm)
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Overall Height: 2.38" (60 mm)
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Width: 0.88" (22 mm)
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Weight: 4.6 oz (130 g)
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Material: 17-4 pH Stainless Steel
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Sights: Half-moon front sight, notch rear
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Grips: Black bird's head
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Country of Manufacture: United States of America
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Left side of frame: "NORTH AMERICAN ARMS CORP." / "NEWBURY PARK, CALIF." / ".22 LONG RIFLE" / "MADE IN U.S.A."
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Right side of frame: "NORTH AMERICAN ARMS CORP." / "NEWBURY PARK, CALIF." / "MODEL NAA22-LR"
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Serial number "B18901" stamped on the bottom of the frame
Condition
Very good to excellent condition. Stainless steel finish is bright and clean with only minimal handling marks. Black bird's head grips are intact with no cracks or chips. Cylinder rotates freely. Single-action mechanism functions correctly. Knurled cylinder pin in good working order.
What's Included
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1x North American Arms NAA-22LR mini revolver (S/N B18901)
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Certificate of Ownership — V.E. de Savoie Collection
