Need Help Identifying a Revolver

[Brazilbilly]

I recently inherited this old revolver.
It has a stamped logo near the grip with what appears to be an RA.
The barrel has "38 long cartridge" on it and the serial number is on the butt. No model number anywhere.

Any help would be appreciated.

 

[Denny347]

Remington Arms?

 

[jcj54]

Spanish copy of an S&W I think.

 

[Brazilbilly]

I think the stamp is FAR.
It may be an old Spanish gun.
I don't know the year, maker or what value it may have.

 

[El-Cigarro]

Rossi, maybe???

 

[NKBJ]

The words trade mark are in English. Interesting.
Here's a listing of some manufacturers but didn't see anything to hang a hat on.
Tried to turn up something on Republic Arms in Johannesburg but no luck.

Appendix 5 Trade Names - Handbook of Firearms and Ballistics - Heard - Wiley Online Library

 

[agentcolt]

FAR Tradename of Soc. Anon. des Fab. d'Armes Reunies on pistols. Made in Belgium. Made copies of Colt SAA & S&W DA revolvers. Some small semi autos too.

 

[planedriver]

I think you have an AFR revolver made in Belgium chambering the 38 LC. They were imported in massive quantities in the 50's thru the 70's under many names (mostly logos that had a resemblance to S&W) at about 1/2 the prevailing price of a smith at the time. Check the lockup and alignmen tbefore firing. IMPORTANT... these things will commonly chamber a 38 Spcl round but are chambered for the 38 LC. It would be wise to ask the advise of a qualified gunsmith before firing. If you decide otherwise use 38LC only.... NO 38 SPECIAL even though they may fit, for that matter you may be able to get a 357 to fit also.

 

[Brazilbilly]

Vague information seems to be common on some of the older imported guns. It certainly makes it a challenge to identify them.
Thanks for the replies.