About Paul Johnston Expertise I can answer most questions regarding firearms, their use, function, action etc. with a focus on german firearms my speciality.
Experience I am a registered Federal Firearms Licensed dealer. and am owner of Johnston Small Arms Co. . I am a part-time gunsmith and full-time gun enthusiast.
Organizations Pro-Gun NH, Gun Owners of NH (G.O.N.H.), Life memeber NRA, Instructor NRA., member North American Hunting Club.
Education/Credentials I have a certificate in machining, and have apprenticed with Ed Lander of NH for 5 years, a full-time gunsmith since 1946.
Question I have an obscure pistol that i would like as much info on as i can get: On the plastic handle is "HS" circled; on the right side of the barrel is "Germany"; on the left side "22L R"; on the cylinder is also "Germany" and "913", and on the bottom of the handle is "HS Modell 10" and the serial number.
This is an 8 shot semi-automatic.
Answer The only info I can find on a HS marked pistol is a company in Croatia, near Germany who makes small-size pistols. Perhaps it was imported into Germany and then made it here to the states, much like all guns imported here must be marked now by the importer. Hope this is of help.
