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Offline winman

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7.65 1914 AUTOMATIC PISTOL
« on: February 10, 2005, 05:20:44 AM »
I recently inherited this gun from my in-laws simply because I am the only 'gun nut' they know.  They just wanted to get it out of the house before selling their furniture and personal belongings.  

Markings on the left side of the slide are:

7.65 1914 AUTOMATIC PISTOL
PARAMOUNT CAL 32  

There is an 'F' stamped on the left side of the frame..

The right side of the frame has the serial number (843xx) and 'SPAIN' in very small letters.

It has been stored in a leather holster for years and has some rust on it but really not all that bad.

Do any of you have any information about this piece?  I have done some searches but have found next to nothing about it.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks.

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« Reply #1 on: February 11, 2005, 01:44:47 AM »
Got me bro...can't find anything either... :oops:
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re: 1914 Automatic Pistol
« Reply #2 on: February 11, 2005, 02:23:53 AM »
Hello...

I can appreciate that you have not been able to find much information on the Web about your pistol.

My "Pistols of the World" 3rd Edition, Hogg & Weeks, has this to say about Paramount pistols:

"This name has enjoyed popularity in Spain, as several different 6.35mm and 7.65mm Eibar-type blowback automatics were made in 1920-35.  The 6.35mm patterns were made by Apaolozo Hermanos and Beistegui Hermanos, both of Eibar; 7.65mm examples by Retolaza Hermanos; and in addition at least two distinct 6.35mm models by unknown makers.  None had noticeable features".

In short, you have a Spanish  made Eibar-pattern automatic of the interwar period.  Value would tend to be low.  If you desire to fire it, I would either take it to a competent gunsmith to check it out for safety, and/or anchor it to a firm rest and fire it several times with a long string attached, keeping well clear of the action.  If you fire it without taking it to a gunsmith, you assume the risk should the parts be worn or the pistol of questionable quality.  Spanish arms have been more maligned than they deserve.  But I would exercise caution if I were you.

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« Reply #3 on: March 02, 2005, 06:00:06 AM »
Thanks guys.  Thats about what I expected.  I'd like to give it back to them but they won't take it.

On the other hand he had a Winchester model 67 in nice condition that also ended up in my hands.  They seem to be going for about $150 at the gun shows.

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« Reply #4 on: March 20, 2005, 09:21:47 AM »
A lot of these were contracted for by the French Army in WW1.  Based on the 1914, this might be one of them.  A little more research may be merited here.  Do you have any of the history?  Maybe a vet bringback?