HELP! Trying too determine what kind of pistol I have...

[email protected] · February 16, 2009, 07:34 AM

We were moving and my wife showed me a pistol her grandfather brought back from his tour in WW2 Germany. I have searched online with no luck. Very few markings. Crest stamp is hard to make out. Will post pictures soon, but what I do know now: It's an autoloader, small frame, 32 ACP, and the barrel is hinged (flips forward like a break-barrel). Have shot it, and at 25ft it is suprisingly accurate. Can anyone help?

Johnc · February 16, 2009, 08:44 AM

Try this link http://www.carbinesforcollectors.com...utoworld1.html

See if any of the pictures match. If not, your best bet is to post pictures of what you have.

Naterstein · February 16, 2009, 09:32 AM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Webley_Revolver

Look like this?

Could also be a S&W but I would think that would be marked.

chris in va · February 16, 2009, 09:36 AM

As he pointed out...

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It's an autoloader

Just from the description and Naterstein's list, maybe one of these? Looks like it would tip up...

[email protected] · February 16, 2009, 11:11 AM

Here are the photos of it. Looks to be an "N P V" stamped on right side, but hard to make it out.

CeltKnight · February 16, 2009, 12:38 PM

I believe what you have is a Steyr 1908/34 police pistol.

Johnc · February 16, 2009, 12:47 PM

CeltKnight is correct. http://www.littlegun.be/arme%20autri...%2034%20fr.htm

[email protected] · February 16, 2009, 12:56 PM

I'll be damned. Now to do some research! Thanks guys!

CeltKnight · February 16, 2009, 10:45 PM

<<< Johnc --- "CeltKnight is correct" >>>

WOW ... music to me ears! I'm gonna read that over a few times and boost me ego.

j/k, of course.

February 16, 2009, 07:34 AM	#1
[email protected] Junior Member Join Date: February 16, 2009 Location: Fort Knox, KY Posts: 3	HELP! Trying too determine what kind of pistol I have... We were moving and my wife showed me a pistol her grandfather brought back from his tour in WW2 Germany. I have searched online with no luck. Very few markings. Crest stamp is hard to make out. Will post pictures soon, but what I do know now: It's an autoloader, small frame, 32 ACP, and the barrel is hinged (flips forward like a break-barrel). Have shot it, and at 25ft it is suprisingly accurate. Can anyone help?

February 16, 2009, 08:44 AM	#2
Johnc Senior Member Join Date: November 21, 2006 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 566	Try this link http://www.carbinesforcollectors.com...utoworld1.html See if any of the pictures match. If not, your best bet is to post pictures of what you have. __________________ http://www.longislandfirearms.com http://www.liffreedomfund.org/

February 16, 2009, 12:47 PM	#7
Johnc Senior Member Join Date: November 21, 2006 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 566	CeltKnight is correct. http://www.littlegun.be/arme%20autri...%2034%20fr.htm __________________ http://www.longislandfirearms.com http://www.liffreedomfund.org/

February 16, 2009, 12:56 PM	#8
[email protected] Junior Member Join Date: February 16, 2009 Location: Fort Knox, KY Posts: 3	Thanks I'll be damned. Now to do some research! Thanks guys!

February 16, 2009, 09:32 AM	#3
Naterstein Senior Member Join Date: January 8, 2009 Location: Central KY Posts: 151	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Webley_Revolver Look like this? Could also be a S&W but I would think that would be marked.

February 16, 2009, 12:38 PM	#6
CeltKnight Member Join Date: February 9, 2009 Location: The Deep South Posts: 25	I believe what you have is a Steyr 1908/34 police pistol.

February 16, 2009, 10:45 PM	#9
CeltKnight Member Join Date: February 9, 2009 Location: The Deep South Posts: 25	<<< Johnc --- "CeltKnight is correct" >>> WOW ... music to me ears! I'm gonna read that over a few times and boost me ego. j/k, of course.