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25 auto
338magnut
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Need help identifying a 25 auto pistol. On the left side of the slide it has PISTOLET AUTOMATIQUE TRIOMPHE and below that is ACIER COMPRIME. Towards the front of the slide in small letters is Spain. I am kind of a dinosaur and have no way to post pictures. Any help is appreciated. Terrill
Comments
The Triomphe was made by Apaolozo Hermanos of Zumorraga, Spain.
Acier Comprime simply means made of steel... in French.
That and the French sounding name were likely to confuse the buyer because Spanish guns had a poor reputation.
There is also a Triomphe Francais, made on the other side of the border.
Back in their commercial heyday in the 1920's, they were imported in great quantities. As they could be sold for less than $10 through mail order.
They had so many functioning and safety problems, due to inferior materials and workmanship. That the Spanish government finally required government inspection for safety and functionally, starting in the mid 20's. If yours has Spanish dated proof marks, it would date to after, and be of better quality.