.25 auto pocket pistol. What is it?

dartsnfishin

July 10, 2011 18:00

I have a .25 cal semi auto pocket pistol with the only words on the left side of slide, automatic pistol 6.35 'Venus' patent. Also 6.35 stamped on the barrel and "VENUS" on the top of both grips. I am looking for the manufacturer and replacement parts. It is very similar to one that is listed as WWII German "TRUST" model C, but it has its differences. Any help is appreciated.

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  babun

  July 10, 2011 18:27

  Venus was made for Tomas de Urizar of spain. It is a cheap copy of the Browning 1906. Six shot, hammer fired. Every body and their brother made a version of this gun.

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  rufe-snow

  July 10, 2011 18:37

  It's listed in my references as one of the many Spanish made knock-offs of the 1905 Browning. Little is known of the actual manufacturer. It was supposedly sold by a Spanish distributor/wholesaler by the name of Urizar, who was located in Barcelona Spain.
  
  You might try Triple K for magazines, as it's listed in their catalog.
  
  I wouldn't put out any big bucks to try and obtain replacement parts, to make it functional. These older Spanish autos were made in small workshops with handfitted parts that were made to only fit individual pistols. As they don't have great value on today's collectors market, it would be difficult to recoup any money put into it.

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  dartsnfishin

  July 12, 2011 18:27

  Thanks guys. Really appreciate the help. Not gonna spend alot on it, just want to get it working and sell or display it.

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