TP-70
The TP-70, or TP 70, was a double-action pocket pistol in .22 lr and .25 APC (6,35 mm Browning) calibre, designed by West German firearm designer Edgar Budischowsky, based on an amalgamation of Colt and Walther designs.[1] It was initially produced as TP 70 by Korriphila in Heidelberg, and later produced by Norton Armaments of Mount Clemens, Michigan, as the TP-70, or "Budischowsky" from 1973-1977; the Michigan models were of better quality than later models made in Florida and Utah.[2][3][4]
Following a market review of sold products over the years 2017 - 2023 the markings are as follows:
Initial markings Korriphila from 1968 - 1971 are "KORRIPHILA(R)-GmbH Ulm/Donau", caliber marking was found being "Mod. TP 70 Cal. 6,35 (.25 ACP)".
Initial markings Budischowsky from 1972-1974 are "BUDISCHOWSKY-Waffen GmbH Ulm/Donau", caliber markings were found being "Mod. TP 70 Cal. 6,35 (.25 ACP)" and "Mod. TP 70 Cal. .22 long rifle".
Korriphila markings from 1976 and later with "KORRIPHILA (logo)" and "Made in Germany", caliber markings were found being "TP 70 Cal. 6,35 mm" and "TP 70 Cal. .22 l.r.".
The special edition Korriphila 20 years 1968 - 1988 has a marking "Korriphila (logo) 1968 20 Jahre 1988" and "Mod. TP 70" with a marking on the barrel "Cal. .22 l.r." or "Cal. 6,35 mm" or a marking on the slide "Mod. TP 70 Cal..25 ACP" (for S/N EBy 10).
There is another jubilee edition 50 years made of 5 pistols which are marked "KORRIPHILA (logo) Germany 1968 50 2018" on the left side of the slide and "BUDISCHOWSKY-DESIGN Mod. TP 70 Made in Germany" on the right side of the slide, the barrel has the caliber marking "Cal..22 lr" (all for S/N 5/5).
Norarmco, Norton and American Arms have other markings.
One reference to mention: https://taschenpistolen.de/taschenpistole-des-monats/10-2021-edgar-budischowsky-modell-tp70 and an english version (with minor errors) https://unblinkingeye.com/Guns/TP-70/tp-70.html
References
[edit]- ^ Richard Hammerfell (7 March 2015). Firearms Illustrated - Pistol Edition. Digital Services. pp. 227–. GGKEY:PKJGL3K97WH.
- ^ Dan Shideler (14 April 2011). Gun Digest Book of Guns & Prices 2011. Gun Digest Books. pp. 218–. ISBN 1-4402-1896-X.
- ^ Dan Shideler (4 August 2011). Gun Digest Book of Classic Combat Handguns. Gun Digest Books. pp. 201–. ISBN 1-4402-2386-6.
- ^ Ian Hogg; John Walter (29 August 2004). Pistols of the World. David & Charles. pp. 194–. ISBN 0-87349-460-1.