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Trocaola copy of Smith & Wesson Break Action Hammerless

Trocaola copy of Smith & Wesson Break Action Hammerless

Description

An example of the widespread copying of US weapons in Spain frpom 1914 into the 1930s. In this case a copy of the S7W Hammerless revolver of 1898.

Marks and Stamps: (Top of barrel) TROCAOLA ARANZABAL Y CIA EIBAR ESPANA (Base of grip strap) Serial no

Specifications

Accession Number: 118 Period of Use: 1900s - 1940s
Type: Revolver War Zones: Mexico; First World War; Spanish Civil War; Second World War
Country of Origin: Spain Type Date: 1898
Manufacturer: Trocaola Aranzabal y Cia, Eibar Serial Number: 19863
Manufacture Date: Unknown Calibre/Ammunition: 0.38"
Weight: 510g Length Overall: 190mm
Cyclic Rate: revolver Length Barrel: 89mm
Deactivation Certificate Number: DA 30097

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