There never EVER was a 32/20 U.S. SERVICE CTGS. The Spanish gunmakers were past masters at the B.S. nessessary to sell their guns to the unknowing and/or uncaring who will believe anything if it is written some where, even on a phony balogna copy of a M10 S&W. The insides of this pistol are probably a copy of the COLT design. Most were sold in South America.

 

Hello:

Always for indentificar a weapon, they are two good photos of his sides.

Regards

 

I never made any claims on what the pistol was or was not, I only included the marking's and style of the weapon, hoping to get information. Sorry but I don't have photo capabilities or I would have included pictures. Thanks for your help.

 

Don't have my references handy, but If I remember correctly, it is something like Goeniega Arizmendi y Cia. They made a lot of these revolvers in the early 1920s. Any Spanish proof marks? that would help to date it closer. These are an average 32-20 caliber revolver, and were a logical progression from the 8mm Lebel revolvers made for the French in WWI.

 

Hello:

Al Sr. Bob In St. Louis: Francisco Arizmendi y Goenaga.

Al Sr. Rufus: Possibly and without seeing the photos of the revolver, this one was made by Garate, Anitua and Cia beginning of the 20th century.

Regards.

 

The only other marking's on the weapon are the serial number and Spain stamped behind the trigger guard. Thanks for the information.