[Makehaven]

Net research unavailing. Inherited from my father and for all I know, never fired. Any ideas would be appreciated.

 

[Franchi]

See post link below by Biggus for dating info.

http://forums.gunboards.com/showthread.php?t=87437

 

[Makehaven]

See post link below by Biggus for dating info.

http://forums.gunboards.com/showthread.php?t=87437

Thanks for the tip, Franchi. Have determined upon further inspection & research that mine's a .25 (not .22) caliber, model 9-504, dated 1955... as shown by code "XI" engraved on right side of handle just rear of trigger guard. Entire Galesi line was banned from importation by US Gun Control Act of 1968.

Can't tell if grips are plastic or ivory, but do know this piece sold for $35.00 in the late Fifties (when its likely my Dad acquired it). Reports are its a pretty decent and reliable little shooter, if a real bear to disassemble.

 

[Makehaven]

BTW: Just for the record...

... and any others who might be interested, I list below the full dating codes of the Galesi model 500 series:
Year Code
1954 = X
1955=XI
1956=XII
1957=XIII
1958=XIV
1959=XV
1960=XVI
1961=XVII
1962=XVIII
1963=XIX
1964=XX
1965=XXI
1966=XXII
1967=XXIII
1968=XXIV
1969=XXV
1970=XXVI
1971=XXVII
1972=XXVIII
1973=XXIX
1974=XXX
1975=AA
1976=AB
1977=AC
1978=AD
1979=AE
1980=AF
1981=AH
1982=AI
1983=AL
1984=AM
1985=AN
1988=AP
1987=AS
1988=AT
1989=AW
1990=AZ
1991=BA