Pistol ID
I have a KOBRA 25 auto pistol. I think it was made in Germany?? Does anybody have any info? I need a set of grips for it also..Thanks
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I have a pistol that looks like 30 Luger. Has ^H167 with a star 1940 on slide & frame, star on the right side of trigger, circle with a K in it on the trigger guard, M on the left side of the trigger[img][/img] 0 -
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A letter U with a crown above it MAY be a German proofmark from Suhl- but we really need pictures. 0 -
If for some reason that site doesn't work you can view the pics at http://bellavita4u.shutterfly.com/#:emid=site_sitecreated&cid=SHARE3SXXXX
Click on Photos and videos then on the album.0 -
It is apparently a pinfire with German proof marks.
The last time one of these turned up on a gunboard, it was identified as a cheap gun produced for sale in Brazil. There are also double barrelled pistols made in Brazil. Nobody knew why they were popular, whether it was all you could legally buy in Brazil at the time or whether it was just because they were cheaper than a revolver and held an extra shot over a single.0 -
Why is only one trigger visible, is one broken off or missing? Also, open the barrels and look at rear underside for proofmarks. 0 -
I agree that it's a Pinfire with the German "Crown U" definitive Proof Mark. Generally Pinfires were not commonly made or used in Europe after the 1870's though, because inexpensive Belgian rim and centerfire revolvers came into general use as personal protection handguns.
It might have been sold as a used handgun in Germany after the 1891 proof law went into effect. Or made for export to a country that wouldn't permit the sale of revolvers?0 -
hrf - both triggers are there and both work. It is probably the angle of the picture. Although now that I'm looking at it, the one trigger is further back. I know absolutely NOTHING about guns so I really appreciate all of your help. My dad had it mounted on a plaque that hung on his wall. He was a pack rat and we found so many items he kept from his time in the Army. German swords, bayonets, guns, and I have no idea what any of them are. Again, thanks for your time and effort. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by flamingo4955
hrf - both triggers are there and both work. It is probably the angle of the picture. Although now that I'm looking at it, the one trigger is further back. I know absolutely NOTHING about guns so I really appreciate all of your help. My dad had it mounted on a plaque that hung on his wall. He was a pack rat and we found so many items he kept from his time in the Army. German swords, bayonets, guns, and I have no idea what any of them are. Again, thanks for your time and effort.
The entire passage above screams to us! Get photos up on the remainder!
Remember: the worst looking of the lot may be the most valuable. Don't 'pretty up' the items above in any way. Don't polish anything! Best, Joe0 -
It could be more recent than you'd think: The 1911 catalog of German exporter Adolph Frank shows a very similar double barrel pinfire pistol with under lever, available in 7mm, 9mm, and 12mm! 0 -
Haha - I'm not the screaming type so I will take the pics ASAP! 7 of his guns were sold on here about a year ago. One of his friends helped me identify them and I gave him a Magnum for his trouble. But he didn't know what this one was. My dad had some beautiful (do you call guns beautiful?) guns but without his help the postings would have read "Gun - clicky thing that makes it go boom works". Thanks again. 0
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