[RuralTurtle]

I know this is the Spanish forum, but figure it is close.

I remember seeing a reference to double-barreled, external hammber pistols in .32 ACP and .380 ACP produced in Argentina. Anyone know what these are/were?

Thanks.

 

[Bob In St. Louis]

I have seen a lot of these double barrel snake guns that have come out of South America, but they were made in Spain. I have a couple in my collection ranging from 32, 38 and 44 caliber.

 

[Bill DeShivs]

Rossi made some in Brazil.

 

[RuralTurtle]

Thanks for the info. Which companies made them? What was the intended market for them?

Thanks.

 

[Bob In St. Louis]

I am not sure what companies made them - the ones I have are Eibar proof house marked, but no company name or monograms.

These were cheap, expedient "farm guns" used around the rural areas for shooting varmints and snakes.

 

[RuralTurtle]

Thanks Bob.

 

[Guest]

The term I have always heard used for these is "garrucha". Not sure if it is Portugese or Spanish in origin. Have seen all types of these--muzzleloaders, both smoothbored and rifled, pinfire, rimfire, and centerfire. They run from homemade-by-blacksmith to some decent ones made in Spain, Belgium, and Latin America, with every quality in between. Nicest one I've seen was an Orbea Hermanos in .44 Largo (=.44-40). Not sure if it was a prototype or perhaps even a fake, but it appeared to be very good quality. Even had SIGHTS!

 

[Bill DeShivs]

Rossi Garruchs were available in .22 LR and .32 S&W Long.