FIALA Arms 1920 , 22 cal. 7 1/2 in barrel Pistol with stock
15 January 2026
Description

The FIALA pistol has been in storage for 45 years. It has matching serial numbers and comes with an attachable stock and one magazine. The pistols bluing shows some wear especially on the barrel. The serial number is 1255. The case is a Hibbard, model c146 g

Dimensions

11x4.5 in

Acquired from
Inherited
For sale
Yes
Answered within 1 day
By David U.
Jan 17, 07:30 UTC
Fair Market Value
$3,000 - $3,800 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

Hello, this item is a Fiala Arms .22 caliber semi automatic pistol manufactured in the United States during the early 1920s, accompanied by its original detachable wooden shoulder stock and leather holster. Fiala Arms Company was active briefly between approximately 1919 and 1922 and is best known for its Model 1920 pistols, which were produced in limited numbers and marketed as compact sporting or utility arms. The example shown corresponds to a .22 caliber pistol with a long barrel and matching serial number 1255 visible on the barrel, consistent with known surviving examples. The detachable stock transforms the pistol into a short carbine configuration, a feature that reflects early 20th century experimentation with hybrid handgun designs. The presence of the correct period stock and leather holster significantly enhances historical interest, as many surviving Fiala pistols are found without these accessories.

The condition is consistent with honest age and long term storage, with visible wear to the blued finish, particularly along the barrel, and general handling marks to the wood stock. The metal surfaces show no obvious structural damage in the provided images, and the wooden stock appears intact with a stable finish. Fiala pistols are considered scarce due to the company’s short production run and are actively collected within the early American semi automatic firearms market. Comparable examples with matching numbers and original stocks typically trade in the range of USD 2,500 to USD 4,000, depending on overall condition and completeness. Given the matching serial numbers, inclusion of the original stock, and fair overall condition, a current market value of approximately USD 3,000 to USD 3,800 is appropriate.

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