Show us your .32 auto pistols!

[2152hq]

XIX is proof yr 1963
star/PSF is final smokeless proof for both Brescia or Gardone V.T. proof houses
(This mark is usually stamped along side a 'star/finito' stamping indicating the firearm has been inspected after proofing and is approved for retail sale.)

This particular star/shield is the provisional proof of the Gardone ValTrompia (SP?) proof house. It usually has a tiny 'V. T.' on either side of the upper side of the shield for this late of a marking.
Brescia Proof Hs has a very similar mark only differing in the tiny figure inside the shield,,, and no 'V.T.' marking

This, IMO, would be the 'Pocket Model', brought out in '46 or 47..I believe only in 32acp cal.

The other small autos were the 'Baby' & 'Vest Pocket'. The Baby being in 22s or Long. The VP in 25acp. These were open top slide designs like a Beretta.
Later a Model 68 took both their places and calibers and had a solid enclosed top slide. Mod68's are more commonly seen still.

FWIW, I think the 'Pocket Model' was also available with an extended bbl. Same slide,,just a naked round bbl extending forward. Maybe to favor some of the Euro gun laws.

 

[DWalt]

Just curious: In what job was this gun issued to your grandfather?

Btw., if this were my Grandpa's, I'd letter it. I have a lettered Savage 1907. As of two years ago, you could get a history letter from the Savage historian for something like $30 and it took only 4 weeks or so; same info as the Jinks letters. You should look into that.

I wondered about that "issued to my grandfather" comment also. I think the only military which ever used Savage autos was Portugal's. I still have one Savage .32 from the days I had an extensive collection of U. S. pocket pistols, and it plus the Remington 51s were my favorites. That Savage resides in my master bathroom linen closet under a pile of towels - in case I get caught with my pants down. There is no better manufacturing quality to be found than that of the Savage autopistols- the proverbial Swiss Watch of pistols. Manipulating the slide would be a little difficult for most women, as the spring is somewhat heavy.

 

[DWalt]

"FWIW, I think the 'Pocket Model' was also available with an extended bbl. Same slide,,just a naked round bbl extending forward. Maybe to favor some of the Euro gun laws."

Prior to WWII, some European country gun control laws did prescribe minimum handgun barrel lengths (as Canada does today), which resulted in strange-looking small pocket autopistols having bare barrels sticking out several inches from the fronts of the slides. Of course, those who wanted a more concealable pistol and didn't worry much about gun laws simply took a hacksaw to the long barrels.

 

[Old TexMex]

Here's a Dreyse, a very well made arm and about perfect internally. Accurate too.And a Savage in poor condition.
The Savage is a little different than the others in this thread, I think. Though striker fired, it has a spurred "hammer".

Cocked Savage:

and fired:

The Dreyse has an interesting field strip system, one button and it breaks open:

 

[Cyrano]

I think the only military which ever used Savage autos was Portugal's.

France also used the Savage, in WW I. The serial number range is known but I don't have it in front of me right now. They can be identified by a lanyard loop in the butt, as in the example illustrated. The rumor is that they were a Portugese order that was diverted to France which had a greater need for pistols in WWI. The holsters are marked AE, which I'm told is Portugese.

 

[italiansport]

A purchase during dealer setup at the Crossroads show last weekend. This Model 1903 Colt appears to be unfired in it's original box with the paperwork. Now who says you can't find anything at gunshows anymore!
Jim

 

[Cyrano]

I've already posted a picture of my French Savage. Here's some more pictures of it and its holster.

 

[gaucho1]

Given the double stack magazine, does the Savage feel thick in the grips?

The other classic pocket pistols appear to be flatter.

How do they compare?

 

[Cyrano]

I measured a few 32s at the bottom of the butt. Much to my surprise, the Savage is the thinnest: Savage: 1.0"; Mauser HSc: 1.1"; Mauser M 1934: 1.13"; Colt M 1903: 1.26". The Savage is so thin because of the very thin, flat grips.

 

[gaucho1]

OK.............now I'm lookin...........

Thank You!

 

[Rick Bowles]

Here's a couple of pretty nice Colt's.

First is a 1903 Pocket Hammerless from 1906 that letters as being factory engraved (Cuno Helfricht) and factory pearl stocks.

Second is a 1903 Pocket Hammerless from 1944 that letters as being shipped to the O.S.S.

 

[American1776]

Here's my W. Germany stamped Walther PPK/S in 7,65mm (.32 auto). It's a 1980 vintage, came NIB with papers and magazines. I pocket carry it when I can't carry my full sized pistols.

.32 auto is a fine little cartridge--low recoil and more power than a .22 or .25. Probably comparable to the .380 when using only FMJ.

 

[Charlie Foxtrott]

I have a couple of .32 autos.

And a copy of John Brunner's book on the Colt hammerless guns.

 

[bonj]

colt 1937 type IV



nice guns, shoots perfect.

 

[Dump1567]

Had this for awhile. Decided to let it go.

Still have this PP.

 

[Dump1567]

Alley Cat

 

[Denny G]

My 1934 Political Leader Walther PPK RZM 7.65m/m

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[mainegrw]

This is a Mauser 1914, 1915 manufacture date. This gun was a war bring back collected by my grandfather during his occupation of Nuremberg at the end of the war. He told me before he passed away several years ago, that he had come into possession of a Luger, and was offered this 1914 in trade by a former German officer following the disarmament. This gun supposedly was carried through both WWI and WWII as a German Officer's sidearm. It bears all of the proper proof marks from military use, and even has the original holster with it, also stamped 1915 on the inside of the flap. The gun, as can be seen in the photo has lost some of its bluing, but otherwise is in good condition. I have never shot it, nor do I have plans to ever do so. This is one of a small number safe queens that grace my collection because of its history and family value.

 

[JtWilson]

HK4, from 1973. Originally a West German Police gun. I bought it in the mid 80s, with the .22 conversion. Wish I had the .25 and .380 barrels as well. I'm told this was HKs first handgun.

 

[policerevolvercollector]

Two more are being added to the fold.....

As I stated before, this thread is a bad influence on me.

This Ortgies will be here soon:



This nickle Colt 1903 made in 1919 just needs rescuing. It came out of an estate & is currently in a pawn shop. I'm going to drive over & swap for it on Monday if it checks out mechanically.



Keep the pics coming.....!!

Best,
Charles