Question about a pistol

[DarkHorse9825]

I had an older pistol handed down to me after my father-in-law passed. I don't know much about it and would like some information from those who may.

Make: H Schmidt Ostheim/Rhoem
Model: 21
Caliber: 22LR
Made In: West Germany
S/N: 485800

Markings: A brass circle inlay on the wooden grip with a Buffalo and the letter "LA" above it.

Below the cylinder, on the left side frame are the letters "HS" in a circle, followed by 4.69

On the bottom of the grip is stamped " LA Distributors New York City, N.Y."

Would like to know when it was made, a possible value and are they a good shooting pistol (wouldn't mind a revolver plinker.)

Thanks.

 

[bobbyjack]

every body is being very polite.so i will ask you if you know about cars? If so this is as Ugo not a keeper.

 

[plinker 777]

I had an older pistol handed down to me after my father-in-law passed. I don't know much about it and would like some information from those who may.

Make: H Schmidt Ostheim/Rhoem
Model: 21
Caliber: 22LR
Made In: West Germany
S/N: 485800

Markings: A brass circle inlay on the wooden grip with a Buffalo and the letter "LA" above it.

Below the cylinder, on the left side frame are the letters "HS" in a circle, followed by 4.69

On the bottom of the grip is stamped " LA Distributors New York City, N.Y."

Would like to know when it was made, a possible value and are they a good shooting pistol (wouldn't mind a revolver plinker.)

Thanks.

Made in West Germany narrows the question significantly. (1949-1990)

 

[Wendell]

...I had an older pistol handed down to me after my father-in-law passed...possible value and are they a good shooting pistol (wouldn't mind a revolver plinker.)

It is a plinker. It's resale value is modest, ~$200.-$300., but - for your descendants - it's sentimental value might be priceless.

It might be the firearm equivalent of a Yugo, but - if it is - it's a Yugo that belonged to your father-in-law.

You'd better keep it.