Revolver identification and value

Question
"I inherited a revolver that has the following letters on the 4.25  inch barrel.  TROCAOLARAMZ ARALY (ESPANA)   On the butt it says CIA.FIBAR   The IA is raised and underlined in the butt letters, and the Z could be a 7 on the barrel letters. I do not even know the caliber. Can you determine what it is and the value for me?"

Answer
Guy,

What you have is a revolver made by Gastanaga, Trocaola.  The "Cia" is reference the Spanish type of incorporation (partners) and "Eibar" refers to the city in Spain where the manufacturer was located.  The model, Trocaola Aranzbal was an inexpensive copy of the a Colt Police Positive produced during the 1920s.  There were literally dozens of small manufacturers that went in and out of business during this period in Eibar that were producing cheap copies of Smith and Wesson and Colt double action pistols.  There is no real collector interest in any of these pistols and their value is low.  The gun would likely be worth $50-$75 depending on its condition.  It is probably calibered in .38 spl.  Check the top of the barrel for any caliber markings.  I probably wouldn't try shooting this gun due to its age and inexpensive manufacture.  It might not be able to stand up to the pressures of modern ammo.

I hope you find this information helpful...

Best regards,

Doug Little