Eibar Paramount .32 ACP Ruby-Type Pistol, WWI-Era Spanish Export, 3.25 in Barrel, 9+1 Capacity, Steel, Fixed Sights
This Eibar Paramount is a WWI-era, Spanish-made .32 ACP commercial export pistol produced circa 1916–1920. It is a Ruby-type, blowback, single-action design with a 3.25-inch barrel and 9-round magazine. Early-production traits include a low four-digit serial and an export "SPAIN" stamp, while the slide carries both "PARAMOUNT CAL 32" and "PISTOL AUTOMATIC CAL 7.65" markings to address international markets. It retains its period-correct black checkered factory grips with the "PARAMOUNT" banner.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: The pistol shows wear, blemishes, areas of finish loss, and minor rust consistent with its age. The bore has lost its shine and presents a matte gray appearance. The rifling is worn and shallow.
What’s Included
- Eibar Paramount .32 ACP pistol
- One 9-round steel single-stack magazine with circular witness holes and heel-catch floorplate
Built in Spain during the WWI era, this Paramount follows the well-known Ruby-type pattern: a compact, steel, blowback, single-action pistol chambered in .32 ACP. It features a 3.25-inch barrel and a 9+1 capacity, aligning with the period’s favored pocket and service-style sidearms.
As a commercial export model, it carries distinct markings and traits aimed at international buyers. The slide is marked "PARAMOUNT CAL 32" alongside "PISTOL AUTOMATIC CAL 7.65," referencing both American and European cartridge designations. An export "SPAIN" stamp further identifies its intended overseas market, and its low four-digit serial aligns with early production within the 1916–1920 window.
Original, period-correct black checkered grips bearing the "PARAMOUNT" banner remain in place, contributing to its factory-correct configuration. External features include rear grasping serrations, a top ejection port, a thumb safety, and fixed sights (blade front, notch rear).
The included 9-round, steel, single-stack magazine complements the design and has circular witness holes with a heel-catch floorplate, consistent with the pattern’s magazine system. Overall, the pistol presents as a representative example of Spain’s WWI-era export handguns with distinctive dual-caliber slide markings and export stampings.