This is a discussion on LW Seecamp Combat commander within the Pistols & Revolvers forums, part of the Pistol & Revolver Forum category; I have a nickle plated Seecamp double action conversion. I have had it since 1990, it is really tight and accurate. I am haveing a ...
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| September 8th, 2012, 07:18 PM | #1 |
Location: Mokena, Illinois | LW Seecamp Combat commander I have a nickle plated Seecamp double action conversion. I have had it since 1990, it is really tight and accurate. I am haveing a hard time getting a feel for value. It is all steel and I am concidering letting it go to get a bobtail alloy 1911 for a CCW. or maybe not. I hate to sell any handgun, you never know when you might need it! Any direction you guys could point me for info would help. Thanks, Tony |
| September 10th, 2012, 05:16 AM | #2 |
Location: Southwest Florida | I can't offer any guesses at value BUT, if you post your question over at the Seecamp Forum click here: The L.W. Seecamp Company Forum - Index you'll find a bunch of friendly, knowledgable folks who know all there is to know about Seecamp pistols and are always willing to share their knowledge. You may even find someone there interested in making you an offer for you conversion. As you know, they are highly prized by their owners and are becoming very 'collectible'. BTW, Larry Seecamp regularly participates on the forum and will be happy to provide to you, information specific to you pistol's conversion date, if you don't already have it. I own a magnificent little Seecamp .380 and will never part with it. A Seecamp, in their precision and beauty, really are the Rolex of pistols. I ordered mine with a custom serial number and plan for it to become a family heirloom. Good luck with your sale but, you may want to think again before letting it go. I suspect that somewhere down the road, you'd be sorry you traded it. |
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| Industry | Firearms |
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| Founded | Incorporated 1973 |
| Founder | Ludwig 'Louis' Wilhelm Seecamp, Lueder 'Larry' Seecamp |
| Headquarters | , |
Key people | John Whalley (CEO), Chris Garvey (Prgm Mgr) |
| Products | Pistols |
| Website | http://www.seecamp.com |
L. W. Seecamp Co. was a manufacturer of handmade pocket pistols located in Milford, Connecticut from 1981 to 2014. In 2014, the company announced that Whalley Precision would take over production of the pistols.[1][2]
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History[edit]
L. W. Seecamp Co. was started as a pistol smithing company in 1973 specializing in double-action conversions for the 1911 Colt.45. At the time, there were no commercially available double-action 1911 pistols anywhere in the world.[3]
In 1978, Seecamp specialized in the miniaturization of pistols. The Seecamp patented spring system is currently used in almost every locked breech miniaturized semi-auto pistol.[4]
In 1981 Seecamp ventured into firearms manufacturing, beginning with the LWS-25.[5]
Models[edit]
All Seecamp pistols are double action only (DAO), and are similar in size. Barrel length is 2.06 inches (5.2 cm), and weight is 11.5 ounces (330 g). Grips are glass-filled nylon and checkered.[6] These pistols are not equipped with sights because they are intended for use at close range.[6] The Seecamp, like the CzechoslovakianCZ 45 pistol, utilizes a very compact and reliable DAO trigger mechanism.[6] Each pull of the trigger first cocks then releases the hammer.[6] The hammer follows the slide after each shot and rests in the down position.[6]
The original Seecamp model was the LWS-25 chambered in .25 ACP and manufactured from 1981 through 1985, with a total production of about 5000 units. It used traditional blowback operation with a magazine capacity of 7 rounds. The .25 ACP model was dropped shortly after the introduction of the .32 ACP version.[5]
Seecamp's second model, the LWS-32 was designed around the only hollow point .32 ACP ammunition available at the time, Winchester Silvertips. Ammunition with an overall length exceeding 0.910' (23.1mm) may not feed or chamber correctly. Operation is through chamber-ring delayed blowback where a raised ring at the rear of the chamber retards the rearward motion of the slide. This model uses a magazine with a capacity of 6 rounds. The LWS-32 remains Seecamp's most popular firearm. During the height of demand, production guns were selling out years in advance with individual guns selling for up to US$1000.[5]
There were 20 sets made in both .25 ACP and .32 ACP with matching serial numbers in 1988.[7]
In 1999 Seecamp introduced a third model, the LWS-380 chambered in .380 ACP. The LWS-380 is the same size as the LWS-32.[5]
Influence[edit]
In 1997, North American Arms introduced their Guardian pistol in .32 ACP attempting to compete with the smaller sized Seecamp and Rocky Bannister of Autauga Arms released a near clone of the Seecamp LWS-32.[6] Seecamp sales remained unaffected despite the availability of a near clone alternative. Further competition is provided by Kel-Tec in the form of their P32 and P3AT polymer-framed pistols which are bigger in profile but lighter and thinner.[6] Unlike the Seecamp, the North American Arms and Kel-Tec versions have rudimentary sights.[6]
References[edit]
- ^http://seecamp.com/Announcement.pdf
- ^http://seecamp.com/
- ^Ayoob, Massad (15 March 2010). Massad Ayoob's Greatest Handguns of the World. Iola, Wisconsin: Gun Digest Books. p. 25. ISBN1-4402-1503-0.
- ^James, Frank (15 December 2004). Effective Handgun Defense: A Comprehensive Guide to Concealed Carry. Iola, Wisconsin: Krause Publications. pp. 184, 193. ISBN0-87349-899-2.
- ^ abcdAhern, Jerry (5 October 2010). '27'. Gun Digest Buyer's Guide to Concealed-Carry Handguns. Iola, Wisconsin: Gun Digest Books. pp. 177–180. ISBN1-4402-1743-2.
- ^ abcdefghAyoob, Massad (28 September 2007). The Gun Digest Book of Combat Handgunnery. Iola, Wisconsin: Gun Digest Books. p. 38. ISBN1-4402-1825-0.
- ^Shideler, Dan; Lee, Jerry (December 2011). 2012 Standard Catalog of Firearms: The Collector's Price & Reference Guide. Iola, Wisconsin: Krause Publications. p. 992. ISBN1-4402-1688-6.