I recently came by a revolver, and need some help identifying what it is, or at least what it shoots.
The best I can do for the description is:
http://www.collectiblefirearms.com/P...tols%20Spanish
It is listed as a "Very Nice Spanish Armero Especialistas "ALFA" Revolver
Caliber: 32 Long".
The barrel is marked " la industria orbea eibar"
There are no ctg markings discernible anywhere. The grips might be made of horn or "ebonite". It is in pretty good condition overall, and functions well after a good bath, and some fine tuning.
It appears tofire some sort of 32 cal centerfire, but everything I've tried is too loose/sloppy. 32 S&W long are the least sloppy, but will not engage the extractor star. The entrance to the chambers are about .363" by my caliper. 32-20s will fit pretty close, and are not too long for the cylinder (surprising!). But I know they aren't correct. 32 colts & h&Rs are much too small. The cylinder bores are of the "conventional" type, meaning they have a chamber and throat and are not tapered. I figure I might be able to cobble up some cases from 32-20, but would like to buy some if they are available. I haven't slugged the throats or barrel yet. Still hoping to identify it first. Heck, it might be some sort of an 8mm???
Can y'all help me out?,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Thanks,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Bug.