Eustaquio Olariaga .38 Long Colt DA/SA Revolver, 6-inch, Six-Shot, Pre-1924 Spanish Manufacture
This full-size Eustaquio Olariaga revolver was made in Spain prior to 1924 in Eibar and is chambered in .38 Long Colt. It features a six-shot cylinder, a 6-inch steel barrel, and traditional fixed sights. Notable construction and control details, plus no import marks observed, make this an identifiable example of early 20th-century Spanish production.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: There is pitting throughout the frame, cylinder, and barrel. The original finish has transitioned to a grey-brown patina.
What’s Included
- Eustaquio Olariaga .38 Long Colt six-shot revolver with 6-inch barrel
Made in Spain prior to 1924, this revolver was produced in Eibar and carries period-correct features throughout. The serial number is stamped on the butt, and no import marks are observed. Steel construction and full-size dimensions reflect the robust build typical of its era.
The action is double-action/single-action with an external hammer and a checkered spur for controlled cocking. The six-shot cylinder swings to the left on a crane and is released by a right-side push-button. A solid frame with right-side sideplate screws and an unshrouded ejector rod retained by an under-barrel catch round out the classic mechanical layout.
The 6-inch steel barrel pairs with fixed sights: a half-moon front blade and a top-strap groove rear. Chambering is .38 Long Colt, providing a period-appropriate caliber for this Spanish-made revolver.
Grip panels are checkered hard rubber. Details include diamond-pattern screw escutcheons with rosette-style upper escutcheons, adding recognizable styling cues for this maker and timeframe.