Fabrique D'Armes Paramount .32 ACP Compact, WWI-Era Spanish Ruby-Pattern Semi-Auto Pistol, Blued, 3.1 in Barrel, 8+1
This WWI-era Fabrique D'Armes Paramount is a Spanish-made, Ruby-pattern compact in .32 ACP. Designed by Retolaza Hermanos and marketed under the Paramount trade name, it features a 3.1 inch barrel, 8+1 capacity, and blued steel construction. The slide is marked "FABRIQUE D'ARMES de GUERRE / PARAMOUNT CAL 32," and the pistol includes period-correct features like a lanyard ring at the heel and black checkered hard-rubber grips marked "PARAMOUNT."
Condition
Overall Condition: Poor condition.
Bore Condition: Poor - Noticeable dirt, stains, significant corrosion or damage.
Bore Rifling: Poor Rifling - Rifling heavily worn or filled with fouling or debris.
Specific Condition Notes: The grips are cracked. The slide catches when cycling by hand.
What's Included
- 2x 8-round steel single-stack magazines with witness holes and flat floorplate lip
- Leather flap holster with external spare-magazine pocket
Made in Spain, this Paramount follows the Eibar Ruby-pattern layout with a simple blowback, single-action operating system. It uses a heel-style magazine release and a manual safety, consistent with its era and intended use. The compact size and 3.1 inch barrel make it a tidy .32 ACP pistol with an 8+1 capacity.
The pistol is finished in blued steel, with a hammerless-profile slide that carries rear serrations and an external extractor. Sighting is via a fixed half-moon front blade and a fixed rear notch. The black checkered hard-rubber grips are embossed with the "PARAMOUNT" name.
Markings and identifiers include the slide legend "FABRIQUE D'ARMES de GUERRE / PARAMOUNT CAL 32." The serial number is located on the right side of the frame, and the trigger bears an internal assembly number "30." A lanyard ring is fitted at the heel.
Two steel single-stack magazines are included; each has witness holes and a flat floorplate lip, aligning with the pattern’s typical magazine style. A leather flap holster with an external spare-magazine pocket accompanies the pistol for period-appropriate carry and storage.