Previous importer and manufacturer located in North Kansas City, MO, until 2000. American Arms imported various Spanish shotguns (Indesal, Lanber, Norica, and Zabala Hermanos), Italian shotguns including F. Stefano, several European pistols and rifles, and Sites handguns (1990-2000) mfg. in Torino, Italy. This company also manufactured several pistols in North Kansas City, MO. For more information and pricing on Norica airguns previously imported by American Arms, please refer to the Blue Book of Airguns (also available online).
In late 2000, TriStar Sporting Arms, Ltd. acquired the parts inventory for some models previously imported by American Arms, Inc. Original warranties from American Arms do not apply to TriStar Sporting Arms, Ltd.
AMERICAN ARMS, INC. Models
choice of .222 Rem. or .308 Win. rifle barrel under 12 ga. barrel, engraved boxlock frame with antique silver finish, DT, 24 in. VR barrels with shotgun choke tubes, rifle sights, grooved for scope mounting, Monte Carlo stock, 7 lbs. 14 oz. Imported 1989 only.
9mm Para. cal., SA, 4 1/2 in. barrel, 9 shot mag., hammer block external safety, 31 oz. Imported 1988-89 only.
.380 ACP cal., DA/SA, stainless steel, 3 1/2 in. barrel, 7 shot mag., wood checkered grips, adj. rear sight, 25 oz. Imported 1988-90 only.
.22 LR cal., SA, styled after Govt. .45 ACP, 3 1/3 in. barrel, 8 shot finger extension mag., black polymer grips, 22 oz. Mfg. 1988-96.
.22 LR cal., patterned after Walther PPK, 3 1/3 in. barrel, 8 shot finger extension mag., 22 oz. Mfg. 1990-95.
similar to CX-22 Classic, except has chrome slide. Mfg. in 1990 only.
.22 LR or .25 ACP (mfg. 1991 only) cal., compact variation of the Model CX-22, 2 3/4 in. barrel, 7 shot finger extension mag., 15 oz. New 1989, PX-25 was mfg. 1991 only, PX-22 was disc. 1995.
.22 LR cal., DA/SA patterned after Walther P.38, 5 in. barrel, 8 shot mag., blue/black finish, grooved wraparound grips, 26 oz. Mfg. 1990-96.
.380 ACP cal., DAO, 3 3/8 in. barrel, 7 shot mag., unique thin profile, matte stainless steel, soft polymer grips, polygonal rifling, 19 oz. Mfg. 1995-97.
9mm Para., .40 S&W (mfg. 1991 only), or .45 ACP (new 1993) cal., DA/SA, 6 in. barrel with polygonal rifling, 30 shot mag., ambidextrous safety, decocking lever, adj. sights, 4 1/2 lbs. Mfg. in Italy by Sites. Imported 1990-1993.
9mm Para. or .40 S&W cal., DA/SA, polymer frame with nickeled steel slide and 4 3/4 in. barrel, 10 shot mag., features 5 safeties, last shot slide lock, 23 oz. Limited importation from Spain 1996 only.
.357 Mag., .44-40, or .45 LC cal., 4 3/4, 5 1/2 (new 1993), or 7 1/2 in. barrel, reproduction of the Colt Peacemaker, brass trigger guard and backstrap, fixed sights, half-cock and hammer block safeties, blade front and grooved rear sights, color case hardened frame and blue barrel/cylinder or nickel finish (imported 1999 only in .45 LC cal.), walnut grips, 35 oz. Mfg. by Uberti. Imported 1992-2000.
similar to Regulator Model, except .45 LC cal. only, full charcoal blue finish (mfg. 1996-97) or color case hardened frame (new 1998), case hardened (pre-1993) or blue (post-1993) steel trigger guard and backstrap. Importation disc. 1992, resumed 1994-2000.
.44 Mag. cal., 4 3/4, 6, or 7 1/2 in. barrel, otherwise similar to Regulator Model, 44 oz. Imported 1993-96.
.44-40 WCF or .45 LC cal., 4 in. barrel, smooth walnut curved grips, nickel or B/H nickel finish, 31 oz. Imported 1999 only.
.45 LC cal., patterned after the Colt Bisley, case hardened steel frame, 4 3/4, 5 1/2, or 7 1/2 in. barrel with fixed sights, hammer block safety. Imported 1997-98 only.
.454 cal., 6 SR or 7 1/2 in. top ported barrel, hammer block safety, satin nickel finish, custom hardwood grips, wide trigger, adj. rear sight. Imported 1996-97 only.
.357 Mag., .44 Mag., or .45 LC cal., 4 3/4, 5 1/2, or 7 1/2 in. barrel, brushed nickel finish, unfluted cylinder, laminated charcoal grips. Mfg. by Uberti, imported 1999-2000.
8x57JRS or 9.3x74R cal., O/U boxlock design, gold SNT, monobloc 28 in. separated barrels, manual safety, silver finished receiver with light engraving, skipline checkered walnut stock and forearm, approx. 7 3/4 lbs. Limited importation 1999-2000.
.44-40 WCF or .45 LC cal., 24 1/4 in. blue or in-the-white finish (new 1999) barrel, 9 1/4 lbs. Mfg. by Uberti, importation disc. 2000.
similar to the Henry Replica, except has 18 1/2 in. barrel, 8 lbs. Imported 1999-2000.
.44-40 WCF or .45 LC cal., 19 (Carbine) or 24 1/4 (Rifle) in. barrel, approx. 8 lbs. Mfg. by Uberti, importation disc. 2000.
.44-40 WCF or .45 LC cal., 24 1/4 or 30 (new 1999) in. octagon barrel, case colored receiver, approx. 8 1/4 lbs. Mfg. by Uberti, importation disc. 2000.
similar to Model 1873 Winchester Replica, except has better quality checkered pistol grip stock and forearm. Disc. 1997.
.45-70 Govt. cal., 28 in. round barrel, color case hardened frame, 8.82 lbs. Mfg. by Uberti, imported 1998-2000.
.45-70 Govt. cal., 22 in. heavy round blue barrel, case colored receiver, adj. rear ladder sight, DST, uncheckered walnut stock and forearm, 8 lbs. 3 oz. Imported 1999-2000.
similar to Cavalry Carbine, except has regular barrel with barrel band and single trigger, 7 lbs. 13 oz. Imported 1999-2000.
.45-70 Govt. or .45-120 black powder cartridge, 28 in. octagon barrel, checkered walnut stock and forearm, DST, 9 lbs. 3 oz. Imported 1999-2000.
similar to Sharps 1874 Sporting Rifle, except has brown barrel finish. Imported 1999-2000.
.308 Win. cal., GPO, AK-47 type action, Yugoslavian mfg. Imported 1988 only.
7.62x39mm cal., GPO, AK-47 type action, teakwood fixed stock and grip, flip-up Tritium front and rear night sights, Yugoslavian mfg. Imported 1988-1989 only.
7.62x39mm cal., folding stock variation of the Model AKY-39. Imported 1988-89 only.
.22 LR cal., takedown rifle stores in oversize synthetic stock compartment, 21 in. barrel, 10 shot mag., open sights, receiver grooved for scope mounting, crossbolt safety, 40 in. overall length, 7 lbs. Imported 1989-90 only.
.22 LR cal., 18 3/4 in. barrel, wood or black synthetic stock, 10 shot mag., adj. rear sight, 4 1/3 lbs. Imported in 1990 only.
.22 LR cal., 21 in. takedown barrel, checkered walnut finished hardwood stock and forend, hooded front sight and adj. rear sight, 7 lbs. Imported 1989-90 only.
12 or 20 ga., 3 in. chambers, boxlock with Greener crossbolt, various barrel lengths and chokings, available in either blue or shiny chrome finish, SST, VR, ejectors. Imported 1986 only.
12 or 20 ga. only, similar to Lince Model, except has brushed aluminum receiver, no engraving. Imported 1986-1987 only.
similar to Silver Model, except also available in 24 (Ellett Bros. exclusive), 28 (new 1988), 32 (Ellett Bros. exclusive) ga. or .410 bore (new 1988), single selective trigger became standard in 1988, extractors, engraved frame, fixed chokes, recoil pad. Imported 1986-2000.
similar to Silver I, except was supplied with choke tubes, deluxe walnut, and ejectors, 16 (new 1999) ga. Imported 1987-2000.
12, 20, or 28 (disc. 1995) ga., 3 in. chambers (except for 28 ga.), 26 in. VR barrels, with Franchoke tubes (except for 28 ga.), SST, ejectors, engraved frame with antique silver finish, checkered walnut stock and forearm, 5 3/4-6 1/4 lbs. Imported 1994-98.
included either 20/28 ga. (new 1997) or 28 ga./.410 bore barrels. Imported 1989-2000.
12 or 20 ga., 2 3/4 in. chambers, boxlock action, 26 in. vent. barrels with VR and choke tubes, blue alloy receiver, ejectors, gold SST, checkered walnut stock and forearm, 5 lbs. 14 oz. or 6 (12 ga.) lbs. Mfg. by Lanber. Imported 1990-1992.
12 or 20 ga., steel boxlock action, SST, extractors, monobloc VR 26 or 28 (12 ga. only) in. barrels with 2 choke tubes, checkered walnut stock and forearm. Imported 1999 only.
12 ga. or 20 (new 1996) ga., Sporting Clay model, boxlock action, 28, 29 (new 1999), or 30 (new 1993) in. ported vent. barrels with channelled broadway VR, choke tubes, and elongated forcing cones, nickel finished engraved receiver, SST, ejectors, figured walnut stock and forearm with handcut checkering, 7 lbs. 6 oz. Mfg. by Lanber, imported 1990-2000. 1993 manufacture by Pedersoli.
12 ga. only, similar appearance to Silver Sporting, 26 or 28 (new 1993) in. ported vent. barrels with raised VR, 4 choke tubes, recoil pad, 7 lbs. 6 oz. Imported 1992-93 only.
similar appearance to Silver Sporting, 30 in. ported barrels with raised VR, 4 choke tubes, recoil pad, trap stock dimensions, 7 3/4 lbs. Imported 1992-1993 only.
12 or 20 ga., 3 in. chambers, boxlock with Greener crossbolt and false sideplates, various barrel lengths and choke tubes, chrome finished receiver with moderate game scene engraving, SST, VR, ejectors. Imported 1986-89.
12 or 20 ga., 3 in. chambers, sidelock with Greener crossbolt, various barrel lengths and chokings, chrome finished receiver with game scene engraving, ST, VR, ejectors, deluxe checkered pistol grip stock and forearm. Imported 1986 only.
12 or 20 ga., 3 in. chambers, sidelock with Greener crossbolt, various barrel lengths and chokings, chrome finished receiver with elaborate scroll engraving, ST, VR, ejectors, oil finished deluxe checkered pistol grip and forearm. Imported 1986-87 only.
12 or 20 ga., 3 in. chambers, sidelock with Greener crossbolt, various barrel lengths and chokings, chrome finished receiver with elaborate deep relief engraving and multiple gold inlays, ST, VR, ejectors, oil finished deluxe checkered pistol grip and forearm. Imported 1986-87 only.
12 ga. only, Mag. chambers (3 1/2 in. was added in 1989), 24 (Turkey - disc. 1996), 26 (Turkey) or 28 (Waterfowl) in. barrels with choke tubes, SST, ejectors, parkerized metal finish, matte finished stock and forearm, Mossy Oak Breakup camo pattern began 1997 for Turkey Special, sling swivels, recoil pad, approx. 7 lbs. Imported 1987-2000.
10 ga. Mag., double triggers, extractors, matte finishes similar to 12 ga. Waterfowl, beavertail forearm. Imported 1988-89 only.
10 ga., 3 1/2 in. Mag., 26 in. barrels with choke tubes, SST (became standard in 1990), extractors, recoil pad, non-glare metal finish, 9 lbs. 10 oz. Imported 1988-2000.
12 ga., trap or skeet model, 26 or 32 in. separated barrels only, SST, ejectors, boxlock with Greener crossbolt, black or chromed receiver, checkered walnut stock and forearm. Imported 1986-87 only.
12 ga., trap or skeet model, 26, 30, or 32 in. separated barrels only, SST, ejectors, boxlock with Greener crossbolt and false sideplates lightly engraved, chromed receiver, checkered walnut stock and forearm. Imported 1986 only.
12 ga., trap or skeet model, 26, 30, or 32 in. separated barrels only, ST, ejectors, sidelock with Greener crossbolt, lightly engraved chromed receiver, checkered walnut stock and forearm. Imported 1986 only.
same specifications as F.S. 400. Importation disc. 1985.
12, 16 (disc. 1990), 20, 28 ga., or .410 bore, 3 in. chambers, boxlock, ejectors (extractors after 1986), DT or SST (became standard in 1992), chromed receiver features fine scroll engraving, fixed chokes, pistol grip stock with recoil pad and beavertail forearm. Imported 1986-2000.
12 or 20 ga., boxlock action, 25 (20 ga. only, disc. 1996), 26, or 27 (12 ga. only, disc. 1996) in. barrels, SST, ejectors, matted solid rib, choke tubes, engraved case colored frame, checkered walnut straight grip stock with recoil pad and semi-beavertail forearm, 6 1/2 or 7 lbs. Imported 1989-2000.
10 ga., 3 1/2 in. chambers, boxlock, ejectors, DT, chromed receiver features fine scroll engraving. Imported 1986 only.
12, 20, 28 (disc. 1991) ga., or .410 bore (disc. 1991) ga., 3 in. chambers, sidelock, ejectors, DT (disc. 1989) or SNT, chromed receiver with fine scroll engraving, fixed chokes, straight grip walnut stock and forearm. Imported 1986-94.
12, 20, 28 ga., or .410 bore, hand fitted sidelock action, 26 or 28 in. barrels, DT, ejectors, fixed chokes, concave rib, case colored receiver with elaborate engraving, deluxe English-style straight stock and splinter forearm (checkered and hand rubbed), between 5 3/4-6 1/4 lbs. Imported 1989-2000.
includes choice of 20/28 ga. or 28 ga./.410 bore barrel combination (26 in. fixed choke barrels). Imported 1989-95.
10 ga. only, 3 1/2 in. chambers, 32 in. barrels, DT, parkerized finish, sling swivels and camouflaged sling, extractors, fixed chokes, recoil pad, 11 lbs. 3 oz. Imported 1987-93.
10 ga. only, 3 1/2 in. chambers, similar to TS/SS 12, except had 28 in. barrels with multi-chokes. Imported 1998-2000.
10 (disc. 1995) or 12 ga., 3 or 3 1/2 in. chambers (3 1/2 in. 12 ga. introduced in 1989), 26 in. barrels only, DT, parkerized finish, dull finish stock and forearm, sling swivels, recoil pad, choke tubes, 7 lbs. 6 oz. or 10 lbs. 13 oz. (10 ga.). Imported 1987-2000.
12 ga. only, 3 in. chamber, gas operated, 24, 26, or 28 in. VR barrel with 3 choke tubes, black synthetic or checkered walnut stock and forearm, blue finish. Imported 1999-2000.
similar to Phantom Field with synthetic stock and forearm, except had 19 in. threaded barrels for external choke tubes, swivel studs, and extended mag. Imported 1999-2000.
12, 20 ga., or .410 bore, 3 in. chamber non-exposed hammer, pistol grip stock, non-reflective finish. Imported 1988-89 only.
12, 20 ga., or .410 bore, 3 in. chamber folding design, 21 in. barrel, pistol grip. Imported 1988-89 only.
12 or 20 ga., 24 in. slug barrel with adj. rear and blade front sights, recoil pad. Imported 1989 only.
20 ga. or .410 bore, 26 in. barrel, 12 1/2 in. LOP stock, recoil pad. Imported 1989 only.
interchangeable rifle and shotgun barrels, choice of .22 Hornet/12 ga. with 28 in. barrel or .22 LR/20 ga. with 26 in. barrel, includes fitted hard case. Imported 1989 only.
10 ga. only, 3 1/2 in. chambers, 26 in. multi-choke or 32 in. full fixed choke barrel, non-exposed hammer, non-reflective finish. Imported 1988-89 only.