liberty chief “miroku”
This 38 Special belonged to my father. It’s called the Liberty Chief “Miroku.” With a 2 inch barrel, it’s small revolver that was made in Japan. It’s what a Japanese Detective in the 1960s might of carried. It has been passed along to me. Tomorrow I will try it out. If I like the double action pistol, I’ll keep it for now. If not, I will see if I can trade it for a semi-auto 45. It’s not worth much, but I also have a very good microphone to trade. The rounds are bigger than the 9mm I’ve been shooting. I’m moving in the right direction – towards those fat boys (45 cal).
It came with the original box. In the box was a Safety Inspection Certificate my father got in 1968. You needed this in Michigan at the time, I guess. It’s cool because it has his finger print and description.
Update:
It shoots fine but my aim is much better with my XD 9. I only had a few hollow point rounds that I didn’t want to waste. I’ll probably try it again before I sell or trade it. You serious shooters probably only need six shots. At six, I’m just getting started. The FNP 45, with it’s 14 round mag, seems just right.
February 20, 2012 at 10:24 pm
Interesting. I just picked one up, mostly out of curiosity as a collectable. I thought it was a Colt when I first saw it. From what I’ve read, they were produced for the Japanese police force after WWII, but the Japanese police adopted a different gun, and these were mainly exported to the US where there were sold as Liberty Chiefs and under the EIG name. It’s sort of a Colt/S&W hybrid, with a COlt type cylinder latch and overall styling, and early S&W lockworks.
March 30, 2012 at 5:54 pm
are you going to be selling your 38. i have one and would like to buy another for parts . thanks for time
February 20, 2012 at 11:48 pm
Thanks Mike.
I had to sell it last year. I didn’t get much for it. My father must of had a better 38. My mother kept that one.
November 5, 2012 at 2:44 pm
I have a Liberty Chief and I also thought it was a colt or S&W. I guess the problem with it is finding parts. I guess anyone owning one is having problems with the cylinder rotation. As long as the wepon is held in a level or downward position the cylinder works fine, but if you hold the gun with the barrel pointing up the cylinder will not turn. If anyone knows where to find a spring for it please let me know. Thanks
January 13, 2013 at 9:10 pm
I have one my father used when he had a security job. I took it apart and insides flew out.. I lost the lever that rotates the cylinder and holds it in position. Know where I can get one?
January 14, 2013 at 9:59 pm
Sorry, no I don’t. I sold mine last year. Today I had to sell my Ruger 10/22. Ain’t Obama great !?
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