WW I .22 cal. 7-shot pistol

[docachna]

Looking for someone that can give me some background and info (including worth) of a .22 pistol, blued, 3" barrel, black plastic 2-finger grip.

Only engraving on the gun is s/n 2006 on the underside of the trigger guard. "US" on upper part of both of the plastic grips. Reportedly belonged to my wife's grandfather during WW I. He was not an officer, but I've been told it's an officer's "vest pocket pistol". Will not operate single-action or double-action, but it will break open and the ejection rod functions.

I have a photo but it says it's too large for the website (16,000 kB), and I'm not skilled enough to reduce the file size. Tried making it a zip file and it didn't change. Pulled up the help page for Microsoft 365 but none of their function suggestions pop up. If someone knows how, I'll try, or I can email you the photo. 

TIA

[Scotty]

Try taking a screenshot of the photo and then emailing it to yourself. Should be an option to reduce file size below 9mb. 

[Garufa]

Sounds like a U.S. Revolver Company specimen.  That was a budget line from Iver Johnson back in the day.  Not military issue.

That’s all I got.

[gregintenn]

9 minutes ago, Garufa said:

Sounds like a U.S. Revolver Company specimen.  That was a budget line from Iver Johnson back in the day.  Not military issue.

That’s all I got.

I concur. A great memento from grandpa, but no real monetary value.

Google US revolver for more info.

[1gewehr]

For anyone that does have these old .22 revolvers, do NOT use modern .22lr ammo.  I've bulged a cylinder on one using modern standard velocity .22lr.  I still shoot them, but only with .22 shorts.  No photos as this was a long time ago and I tossed the cylinder.  And yes, it was a US Revolver Co pistol.

[docachna]

Well, from the sounds of it, looks like I'm gonna be waiting for the next time Metro Nashville PD does one of those fabulous "gun buybacks" to rid our streets of all the danger to humanity, and maybe get myself a hundo or so for the drive in !!!

Got a reader that volunteered to post the pic of it. Hopefully he's able, but it sounds like youse guys have nailed it !  Appreciate it.