Norton Armaments Explained

Norton Armaments was an American firearms manufacturer based in Mount Clemens, Michigan, known for producing two models of handgun:

• the "Mini Revolver" in .22 Short^[1]
• the "TP-22" or "Budischowsky", a semi-automatic double-action pocket pistol based on the West German TP-70. Produced 1973-1977; the Michigan models were of better quality than later models made in Florida and Utah.^{[2] [3] [4]}

Notes and References

1. Book: Ian Hogg. John Walter. Pistols of the World. 29 August 2004. David & Charles. 0-87349-460-1. 237–.
2. Book: Dan Shideler. Gun Digest Book of Guns & Prices 2011. 14 April 2011. Gun Digest Books. 978-1-4402-1896-5. 218–.
3. Book: Dan Shideler. Gun Digest Book of Classic Combat Handguns. 4 August 2011. Gun Digest Books. 978-1-4402-2386-0. 201–.
4. Book: Ian Hogg. John Walter. Pistols of the World. 29 August 2004. David & Charles. 0-87349-460-1. 194–.