Best Pre 1946 Prohib?

[Drillbit]

Just wondering what is a good quality prohib made before 1946?

I like the old Berettas and Brownings, but I don't know any model numbers.

Thinking about a .32

I know it pretty vague, but I don't know anything about the old stuff.

Thanks

 

[Jeff/1911]

Just wondering what is a good quality prohib made before 1946?

I like the old Berettas and Brownings, but I don't know any model numbers.

Thinking about a .32

I know it pretty vague, but I don't know anything about the old stuff.

Thanks

Hi Gerich,

The finest I've found is a Colt Official Police 6 shot .38 Special revolver. Mine was built in the late 30's and is wonderful.

Jeff/1911.

 

[prproulx]

Walther PPK if you can find one in good shape. Most gunsmiths can fix them anyway.

 

[Jeff/1911]

Walther PPK if you can find one in good shape. Most gunsmiths can fix them anyway.

Oh yes, you are so right Pat.

 

[LeeEnfieldNo.4_mk1]

What about a Luger P-08? I think Armco has a decent restored one that would make a great shooter.

 

[sillymike]

Personnally, I haven't seen that many "bad" prohib...

Whether it be a Browning, CZ, Walther, Unique, Mauser or Beretta... these pocket pistol were seldom fired and most of the wear and tear is from been carried around.

Just find a model that you like the look, and go at it

 

[MTF]

I think almost all the "prohibited" pistols produced before and during WWII were well made and interesting. Almost all of them appeared in 7.65mm (.32 ACP). You might look up specific countries for their sidearms (Walther, Colt, Inglis/Browning, Webley, SACM, Nambu, Beretta, CZ, and others) and decide that way, or look at guns produced after WWI (Colt, Remington, Savage, Webley and all the many European pistols). Any one of them would be worth having. For my money, two of the finest "pocket pistols" produced during WWII were the Colt Hammerless Pocket Model (Model M) and the Sauer 38H, both obtainable (although both rare in Canada, especially the Sauer) in .32. But any of them would be good.

 

[NAA]

Best pre 1946 prohibs....

Semi autos:

Colt 1903 pocket models.
Walther PP& PPK series.
Browning 1910
Beretta 1934 & 1935 models.

Wheelguns:

S&W Victory Models 4" models in .38 Spl and .38 S&W
S&W Military & Police 4" model in .38 Spl
S&W .38-44 heavy duty 4" brl
S&W .357 Magnum 4" brl

Colt Police Positive & Official Police 4" brl models in .38 Spl
Colt Detective Special 2" snubbie in .38 Spl

Probably think of some more later....

NAA.

 

[prproulx]

Colt 1903 pocket models.

Oh yeah I forgot these little gems!

 

[Drillbit]

That's great, thanks!
Now I have something to start with....hopefully I don't end up with too many