Astra Regent Cadix Clone Kimel .32 S&W Long 7 Shot model 5000 Guardian Chrome Snubnose 2 inch Revolver 1970s Production Matthews NC Astra Parts in US Frame

The 1968 Gun Control Act’s size limits set off a race was on among US Importers and suppliers to replace their best selling imported pocket revolvers. One casualty was the Astra Cadix and Regent series of revolvers, originally Spanish. Kimel Industries of Matthews, NC, functioned as importer, manufacturer, and distributor from the late 1960s until the mid 1990s. We did a fair amount of business with them during that period. Here, from a New England collection, is one of Kimel’s Revolvers. Frame marking reads Kimel Industries Matthews N.C., Model 5000. Named model from our records was The Guardian. From its G prefix 40000 range serial number, it was manufactured in 1974 or thereabouts. Type is traditional double and single action revolver, hammer fired against floating firing pin, with internal transfer bar safety device that prevents the hammer from contacting the firing pin unless the trigger is fully depressed. Construction is steel barrel, cylinder assembly, hammer, trigger, and internal parts mounted into a Kimel proprietary two piece frame assembly with alloy cylinder yoke. Steel parts are Spanish, supplied by Astra Unceta y Cia. of Guernica, Spain. Barrel is 2 1/8 inch one piece steel, six groove 1:16 right hand rifling. Sights are Phillips Screw on serrated blade alloy front, with frame integral fixed notch rear. Chambering is 7 rounds of .32 Smith & Wesson or .32 S&W Long caliber ammunition in a steel cylinder. Trigger is smooth faced .245 white steel, with matching serrated spur hammer. Grips are one piece hard polymer with checkered laterals, that attach to a stem type grip mount. Finish is chrome plated. Weight empty is 23 ounces with center of gravity at the rear cylinder face. Surface detractions on this specimen are only moderate, principally edge wear to the frame and trigger guard, with toning on the steel trigger and hammer. We rate it as Very Good, 75 to 80 percent vicinity by our estimate, but photos ought to suffice for our distinguished shoppers to judge finish grade for themselves. Double action trigger pull is smooth and consistent, and single action pull measures in the 7 pound vicinity. Cylinder times correctly with hammer travel to spare in all seven positions on single and double action. Lateral play to the cylinder is minimal, 1 mm. Blast effect to the underside of the frame top strap directly above the barrel’s forcing cone is minimal, no cutting. We estimate this revolver has been fired fewer than 100 times, all with standard velocity ammunition. Bore, chamber, and mechanism are all bright and clean. Serviceable .32 S&W Caliber revolvers are hard to find, and one never sees them in 7 shot. We’re offering the Kimel 5000 Guardian in the photos for only $ 169.00. Not transferable to civilian residents of California, District of Colombia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, or any jurisdiction with a melt law that affects handguns. Any ammunition or personnel in our photos are Not included. Add 250 rounds Fiocchi .32S&W Long 97gr FMJ for $109.00 freight paid with gun purchase. Lower 48 only. NEVER buy a gun for someone else, that’s like a felony straw purchase. $15 ship lower 48; $40 AK, Guam, HI, PR, USPS Priority fully insured. NO AMEX NO PAYPAL. MC/Visa/Discover/USPS MO paid orders shipped ASAP. 7 day hold on checks. FFL ok by fax, e-mail or mail, please ask your dealer to put your name and Gun Brand on there. 7 day money back on used, BUT no return / refund on New, layaway, or ammo. We do not pay transfer fees or return shipping. Lay-away 20% down, balance in 90 days. Phone hours 8:00 – 5:00 CST Mon - Fri CST. Local pickup OK. Robertson Trading Post 117 Front Street PO Box 365 Henderson, Tennessee 38340 We Buy, Sell, or Trade. We always have, since 1952.