Williamson Arms Griswold & Gunnison Reproduction-Anyone Heard Of Them?

[Hawk54]

Anyone ever heard of Williamson Arms? Just picked this up from an estate auction. It is a .36 caliber reproduction Griswold and Gunnison. It has a 1968 date code and the Italian proofs on the frame and barrel. Serial number is 1050. No maker marks that I can find. The top of the barrel flat is stamped WILLIAMSON ARMS ITALY. Anyone ever heard of them. Searching the internet I found one other pistol like this that sold in I think Wyoming and a Williamson Arms marked barrel for sale. All the finish looks 100% original. Locks up tight and cycles nice. Clean inside and out. The pistol like this I saw on the internet sale had the same dark grips like this one. The pistol came with the flask, mold, and powder measure, and a pistol case. I got a note in an envelope from the owner. He states he inherited the pistol from his uncle in 1982. He said he never shot it but his uncle did. He said he disassembled it and thoroughly cleaned it. He even added his name and address if any questions. Paid $275 for it so not into it for much but I am a sucker for the unusual.

 

[hawkeye2]

1968 My first thought when I saw your heading was that Williamson was an importer but now I question that. No matter what it's a good deal.

 

[kennyd]

1968 My first thought when I saw your heading was that Williamson was an importer but now I question that. No matter what it's a good deal.