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The current Charter Arms website states that the Charter Undercover revolver was “the smallest, lightest steel framed revolver in the world with the fewest moving parts. Ĭharter Arms Undercover Revolver Exploded View The Undercover is virtually identical in size and looks to the Smith & Wesson snubnose. All other parts on the original Undercover
The trigger guard and grip frame are a separate piece made of aluminum alloy to save weight. Necessary to withstand relatively powerful ammunition (an early instruction book states that use of other than standard velocity ammunition will void the warranty, but the more modern guns are This means that it can be made lighter than a frame with a side plate and still retain the strength The Charter Arms revolver utilizes an investment-cast one-piece frame with no side plate. The guns made since 2000 have had good quality control, and the company has regained its earlier reputation for quality and reliability. Owner, and in 2007 renamed the company Charter Arms again. Nick Ecker and two other investors bought the company and reopened it in 2000, under the name Charter 2000 in Shelton, Connecticut. Apparently, quality control was not good in Charco, and the company had At some point Nick Ecker reacquired a 20% stake in the company. Around 1988 the company was acquired by its vice president of finance, Jeff Williams, renamed Charco (CharterĪrms Company), and moved to Ansonia, Connecticut.
In 1984 Nick Ecker, David Ecker’s son, became part owner. Ecker assumed the position of Chairman of the Board, as well as On 15 December 1978, due to health problems, Doug McClenahan retired and sold his share of the company to Dave Ecker. Guns made in Stratford were marked on the right side of the barrel: Starting in 1966, the guns, made in Bridgeport, Connecticut, were marked on the right side of the barrel in all capital sans-serif characters:ĭoug McClenahan moved the company to a newly-built plant in Stratford, Connecticut in April of 1976. This was later changed to a scroll with the words “Charter Arms” on it, and
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The early guns had a grip-medallion with a sketch of an oak tree (at least through serial number 23563). The early guns (the first 13500 or so) did not display an address on the right side of the barrel, being marked only in The company went through several name and address changes. Lifelong friends and in 1967 Ecker became a 50/50 partner in Charter Arms.” By 1970 Ecker was an assistant manager for marketing and sales. Using his strong engineering and inventive background he decided to go out on his own and in 1964 founded Charter Arms. According to the current company website, “For years Doug McClenahan was a gun designer with several Its a perfect compromise between size weight and stopping power The Crimson Undercover features Crimson Trace laser grips which enables greater speed and accuracy.The Charter Arms Corporation was founded in 1964 by Doug McClenahan. Its 2 barrel and superior safety features makes it ideal for concealed carry situations. 38 Special revolver is compact and lightweight. 38 Specials has grown to meet the tastes and demands of a variety of shooters. 38 Sprecial P - Capacity 5 - Material Steel - Finish Stainless - Grip Crimson Trace Laser Grip - Barrel Length 2 - Weight 16 oz - Charter made its name with the classic. It is available in a number of cosmetic finishes as well a black nitride finish.Īction SADA - Caliber.
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The Undercover features a 2 barrel with 8 groove rifling compact or full grip stainless steel frame three-point lock cylinder exposed or concealed hammer and hammer block transfer bar. It weighs 16 oz although the larger-framed Police Undercover weighs 20 oz. The Charter Arms Undercover is a five shot snubnosed revolver intended for concealed carry.