North American Arms Earl 22 WMR 4in Mini Revolver – Superb Rosewood Single Action

Description

The North American Arms Earl 22 WMR 4in is a pocket-sized tribute to the 1858 Remington percussion revolver. It packs five rounds of .22 Magnum into a stainless frame with a four-inch octagonal barrel, rosewood boot grip and a faux loading lever, giving it far more sight radius than a typical NAA mini.

North American Arms Earl 22 WMR 4in Overview

NAA calls this model the 1860-4. The 4-inch barrel stretches the gun to 7.75 inches overall while the weight stays at a featherlight 8.9 ounces. That longer barrel is the real story: it gives you a usable sight picture with the stainless post front sight and wrings noticeably more velocity out of a .22 Magnum than the one-inch snub models do. The faux loading lever and cylinder pin are styled after the old cap-and-ball guns, but this is a modern cartridge revolver built entirely from stainless steel in Provo, Utah.

Old West Looks, Pocket Size

The Earl is designed to look like a scaled-down frontier revolver, and it does so convincingly. The octagonal barrel, the lever under the barrel and the walnut-toned rosewood grip catch eyes at the range or on a display shelf. It is still small enough to ride in a vest pocket or a small belt holster, which makes it a fun companion for hiking, camp chores or a trip to the ranch.

How the Single Action Works

Like every NAA mini revolver, it is single action only: you cock the hammer for each shot and the spur trigger drops into place. For carry, NAA provides safety notches between the chambers so the hammer can rest between cartridges rather than on a live rim. Learn the half-cock and rest-notch procedure from the manual before you carry it. Loading is done by pulling the cylinder pin and removing the cylinder, so reloads are slow and deliberate. That is part of the charm for plinking, but it is a real limitation if you are thinking of this gun for self-defense.

Shooting the 4-Inch Barrel

Compared with the snub-nosed NAA magnums, the 4-inch Earl is easier to hit with at 10 to 15 yards because the sight radius is longer and the muzzle blast is tamer. Recoil is mild, but the small boot grip leaves room for only two fingers on most hands. A pest-control load such as a 40-grain JHP gives it real utility for snakes and small varmints around the property.

Ammunition Notes

This model is a magnum-only gun, so feed it .22 WMR only. Rimfire cartridges are inherently less reliable than centerfire rounds, so an occasional dud is normal; in a revolver you simply cock the hammer again to bring a fresh chamber under it. NAA offers a version with an extra .22 LR cylinder, sold as the 1860-4C, if you want cheaper practice ammunition. Magnum rimfire costs noticeably more per round than .22 LR and has been harder to find at times.

Care and Accessories

Stainless steel resists rust, but rimfire fouling builds up around the cylinder face and forcing cone, so clean it after each outing. NAA and DeSantis both make leather holsters cut for the Earl frame, and replacement grips are available from NAA if you want a different look.

State Laws and Ownership

Mini revolvers are legal in most states, but a few jurisdictions add their own hurdles. California and Massachusetts only allow sales of models on their approved handgun rosters, and several states require a purchase permit or firearm ID card first. Pennsylvania buyers complete a PICS check at the receiving dealer. Carry rules also differ widely, so confirm your state and local laws, including permit reciprocity, before you carry it.

Specifications

• Model: NAA-1860-4 The Earl
• Caliber: .22 WMR (.22 Magnum)
• Capacity: 5 rounds
• Barrel: 4 in. octagonal
• Overall length: 7.75 in.
• Height: 3.13 in. / Width: 0.94 in.
• Weight: 8.9 oz.
• Action: single action, spur trigger
• Sights: stainless post front
• Grip: rosewood boot grip
• Finish: stainless steel
• UPC: 744253001987

Before You Buy

Federal law requires handgun buyers to be at least 21 years old and to complete the transfer through a licensed dealer, including the ATF Form 4473 and a background check. We ship this revolver to the FFL you choose, never to a home address. Inspect it at pickup, read the owner manual before loading it, and keep it stored where children and unauthorized users cannot reach it.

Who It Is For

The North American Arms Earl 22 WMR 4in is a great fit for collectors of Western-style guns, rimfire fans who want a pocket revolver with a real sight radius, and anyone who enjoys a slow, deliberate single action.

Buy the North American Arms Earl 22 WMR 4in at MAG5 Firearms

MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the North American Arms Earl 22 WMR 4in online and ship it to your local FFL dealer, or browse our full selection of firearms for more revolvers. For factory details, visit North American Arms.