Revolver ID?

[greatwhite223]

I recently acquired this handgun, and I have no idea what it is. It is smaller than a .38. The markings are almost completely gone. Maybe it has "AYCIAEIBAR" on the side? Any help is appreciated.

 

[ECS686]

It looks like a pre 10 or early M&P hand ejector S&W but I can not ID the emblem in the grips. Contract gun from S&W ???

 

[ECS686]

If it doesn’t say on the barrel (which I’m not seeing it) if the chambers are straight I’d presume a 32 of some sort. If it tapers like a bottle neck I’d say a 32-20

 

[Noble Sniper]

I’m going out on a limb and saying Orbea Hermanos…. A Spanish copy of the S&W.

 

[greatwhite223]

If it doesn’t say on the barrel (which I’m not seeing it) if the chambers are straight I’d presume a 32 of some sort. If it tapers like a bottle neck I’d say a 32-20

The cylinder has a ring about 3/4 the way down.

 

[greatwhite223]

I’m going out on a limb and saying Orbea Hermanos…. A Spanish copy of the S&W.

How do you spell Caliber in Spanish?

 

[printcraft]

Anything stamped on the inside of the crane or under the grips?

 

[Noble Sniper]

Calibre

 

[greatwhite223]

There is a 180* under the barrel that I didn't see, and a 180 in front of the cylinder when it swings out. I will check under the grips.

 

[Jaybird1980]

How do you spell Caliber in Spanish?

It is definitely a Orbea Hermanos as NS said.

When you say smaller than 38 do you mean diameter or length?

If length it is more than likely 38 S&W

 

[greatwhite223]

A closer picture of the barrel marks.
Butt has 4259.
There is another 180 under the grips.

 

[greatwhite223]

It is definitely a Orbea Hermanos as NS said.

When you say smaller than 38 do you mean diameter or length?

If length it is more than likely 38 S&W

I tried a 38 S&W shell and it would not fit.

 

[Route 45]

Spanish copy of a S&W revolver. The "Eibar" on the barrel is the place in Spain where they were manufactured. A few different manufacturers made them. Likely 32-20 if 38 won't fit.

Spanish Copies of S&W Revolvers

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[Jaybird1980]

I tried a 38 S&W shell and it would not fit.

Would not fit how? To long? To big around?

I think I've seen them in 8mm and 32-20 also

 

[indyblue]

Cool. I've never heard of 32-20.
That must be quite the potent little round at 32 caliber and 20gr of powder. 20gr seems like a lot for such a small round.
standard .32 on the right

 

[greatwhite223]

The .38 cartridge I grabbed is too big in diameter to go in the cylinder. We tried one at a gun shop yesterday too.

It sure looks like the picture of the Model 25 in 38 that came up in google.

 

[Jaybird1980]

The .38 cartridge I grabbed is too big in diameter to go in the cylinder. We tried one at a gun shop yesterday too.

It sure looks like the picture of the Model 25 in 38 that came up in google.

It could be 8mm revolver or 32-20 then.

I'm not sure what model 25 you're referencing.

 

[Slow Hand]

It’s a Spanish copy of a Smith M&P. If it’s smaller than a .38, I’d guess it’s a 32/20, but like most, it won’t be a properly chambered 32/20. I’ve owned several of these in the past. You can shoot 32/20 through it’s but the cases will often come out in an odd shape. Most of the time they have a much straighter taper and a sharper bottle neck than an American gun with the proper chambering. If you’re not going to reload it, it’s not an issue. Most of these revolvers have an odd combination of S&W and Colt lock work inside. They are generally functional revolvers but not nearly as nice or well built as a Smith. Some are though. I have one currently that is properly chambered and has been modified with a dovetailed rear sigjt and it’s a very good shooter!

 

[Slow Hand]

It could be 8mm revolver or 32-20 then.

I'm not sure what model 25 you're referencing.

Good call some were bought during WWI and were in am 8mm chambering that had mare of a sharp shoulder. They would chamber and shoot 32-20 but fired brass would be odd.

 

[greatwhite223]

It could be 8mm revolver or 32-20 then.