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BlueTrain · December 28, 2005, 05:18 PM

Here's the result of some quickie Internet research:

I must have been a couple of years early in my guess but this all happened between 1959 and 1962. A long time ago, even in my book.

The Model 53 was the only revolver chambered for the .22 Jet but Ruger had a single shot "revolver" chambered for it as well as some other hot cartridges for a handgun. There was, in fact, a .256 Magnum (Colt had nothing to do with it) but it was only chambered in a couple of single shot pistols. Both cartridges were chambered in Marlin rifles as well.

There was another interesting combination from that time period as well: the .221 Remington Fireball (I think I got the caliber correct), which was chambered in the Remington XP-100 single shot, bolt-action pistol. The pistol was very futuristic for its day and in a way, still is. It could also be called a bullpup pistol in the way it is designed.

I have seen a Model 53 but never an XP-100.

December 28, 2005, 05:18 PM	#5
BlueTrain Senior Member Join Date: September 26, 2005 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 6,141	Here's the result of some quickie Internet research: I must have been a couple of years early in my guess but this all happened between 1959 and 1962. A long time ago, even in my book. The Model 53 was the only revolver chambered for the .22 Jet but Ruger had a single shot "revolver" chambered for it as well as some other hot cartridges for a handgun. There was, in fact, a .256 Magnum (Colt had nothing to do with it) but it was only chambered in a couple of single shot pistols. Both cartridges were chambered in Marlin rifles as well. There was another interesting combination from that time period as well: the .221 Remington Fireball (I think I got the caliber correct), which was chambered in the Remington XP-100 single shot, bolt-action pistol. The pistol was very futuristic for its day and in a way, still is. It could also be called a bullpup pistol in the way it is designed. I have seen a Model 53 but never an XP-100. __________________ Shoot low, sheriff. They're riding Shetlands! Underneath the starry flag, civilize 'em with a Krag, and return us to our own beloved homes! Buy War Bonds.