The market for historic and prototype small arms is competitive, and collectors prize pieces that tell a story about design innovation and rarity. The RJ BRAVERMAN CORP. Folding Pocket Revolver (FPR) is one of those anomalies — a proto-type folding revolver with features and engineering choices rarely seen in production firearms.

RJ BRAVERMAN CORP. Folding Pocket Revolver (FPR)

Why this prototype matters to collectors

This revolver was apparently never put into production and exists only as a prototype or limited test samples. Documented evidence suggests just a handful of examples were made; most references show three or four known samples with serials between 129 and 137, while this particular example is serial number 121. That provenance, combined with unusual mechanics, places it firmly in the “museum-quality” category for private collections.

Distinctive mechanical features

The FPR is double-action only and fires from the bottom chamber of the cylinder — a rare layout intended to lower bore axis or change balance. It lacks a conventional extractor, so rim manipulation is accomplished via grooves cut into the rear of the cylinder to allow a fingernail to pry spent cases. A manual safety physically retracts the firing pin, and the grip is secured by a spring-loaded pin that locks open when unfolded. Those are not showroom novelties; they are specific design choices that reflect experimental thinking.

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Caliber and practical considerations

Chambered in .32 ACP, this prototype uses a common small-caliber pocket cartridge that offers low recoil and easy handling for inspection and display. While .32 ACP is not a high-performance defensive round by modern standards, it complements the FPR’s role as a curious compact design rather than a frontline defensive tool. At the listed price of $13,500.99, buyers are paying for rarity, condition, and historical interest rather than ballistic superiority.

For curators and serious collectors focused on Braverman, Stinger, or folding-revolver rarities, this is a once-in-a-career acquisition opportunity. View product details and pricing on the shop page and verify provenance and condition with the retailer before purchase.

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