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1916 Warner Arms The Infallible .32 ACP Rare Oddball WWI Breechblock Design Pocket Pistol
Guns International #: 103665882 Seller's Inventory #: 1490
Category: .32 Pistols -
Seller's Information
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Seller: National-Armory
Member Since: 5/3/24
State: Pennsylvania
Zip: 15108
Country: United States
Phone: (724) 457-8060
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 99
Total Number of Listings: 132
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: CREDIT CARD, MONEY ORDER, CASHIER'S CHECK, PERSONAL CHECKS, GUN TAB
About Us: We are a large online and brick & mortar retailer near Pittsburgh, PA. We deal in new firearms as well as historical, classic, and vintage firearms. Ask us about C&R on applicable items! National Armory follows all local, state, and federal laws. It is the buyer's responsibility to know their laws before purchasing. Prices do not include shipping.
Description:
MANUFACTURER: WARNER ARMS CORP
MODEL: THE INFALLIBLE SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL
YEAR MANUFACTURED: 1916
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: UNITED STATES
SERIAL NUMBER: 1490
ROLLMARKS: "THE INFALLIBLE" (TRADE NAME PROMOTING RELIABILITY), "WARNER ARMS CORPORATION, NORWICH, CT., U.S.A." (ORIGINAL MANUFACTURER), "PATENTED JULY 28TH, 1914 - MARCH 9TH, 1915"
CALIBER: .32 ACP
CAPACITY: 7+1 ROUNDS
BARREL LENGTH: 3.25"
BARREL FEATURES: FIXED BARREL
OPERATING SYSTEM: BLOWBACK
ACTION: SINGLE ACTION
TRIGGER: CURVED SA
IRON SIGHTS: FRONT BLADE, REAR NOTCH
FRAME: STEEL
GRIP: BLACK HARD RUBBER WITH WA MONOGRAM
FIREARM FINISH: BLUED FINISH WITH HEAVY PATINA
CONDITION: FAIR WITH FINISH LOSS, PATINA, LIGHT PITTING & MAGAZINE SHOWS DAMAGE
ADDITIONAL FEATURES: EARLY LOW-SERIAL EXAMPLE, HIGHLY UNUSUAL BREECHBLOCK DESIGN, DISTINCTIVE EXPOSED BARREL PROFILE, ORIGINAL WA-MARKED GRIPS, HALF-DIPPED MAGAZINE, RARE COLLECTOR CURIOSITY
WHAT’S INCLUDED: PISTOL AND ONE MAGAZINE
If there was ever a firearm that earned a place in a collection simply because it is strange, this is it. The Warner Arms "The Infallible" is one of the most unusual American pocket pistols of the early twentieth century, combining ambitious engineering, unconventional styling, and a name that history has treated with a fair amount of irony. Today it stands as a fascinating relic from an era when firearm inventors were willing to try almost anything in pursuit of the next great pocket automatic.
Mechanically, the pistol departs dramatically from the conventional slide-operated designs that ultimately dominated the handgun market. Instead, it uses an unusual breechblock arrangement paired with a fixed barrel, giving it an appearance that is instantly recognizable. The exposed barrel profile and slab-sided receiver create a silhouette that looks more like a prototype than a production handgun.
In the hand, the pistol feels every bit like an experimental design from the infancy of the self-loading pistol era. The grip angle, controls, and overall layout differ noticeably from contemporary Colts, Savages, and Brownings. Original WA-monogram grip panels remain adding to the pistol's period-correct appearance and reinforcing its identity as a distinctly American design.
Chambered in .32 ACP, The Infallible was intended as a compact personal-defense arm during a time when pocket automatics were rapidly gaining popularity. While the design never achieved the commercial success or reputation of its competitors, surviving examples provide a fascinating glimpse into the intense innovation taking place within the firearms industry before and during the First World War. Collectors often seek these pistols specifically because they represent a technological dead end that nonetheless reached commercial production.
The real appeal of this pistol is its rarity, oddity, and conversation value. It is not remembered as one of the finest handguns of its era, nor was it particularly influential on later firearm development. Instead, The Infallible occupies a unique niche as one of the strangest commercially produced American pocket pistols ever made, making it a must-have piece for collectors who appreciate obscure firearms, unusual engineering, and the wonderfully experimental spirit of early automatic pistol development.
***Please see pictures for condition and wear***
SHIPPING INFORMATION:
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PAYMENT OPTIONS:
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Layaway is available on purchases of $749.99 and above, see Additional Terms of Sales for details.
PROCEDURES:
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DISCLAIMER
All pre-owned firearms offered by National Armory are thoroughly inspected by our on-site gunsmith to ensure they are in proper working condition. While test firing may or may not be conducted, all firearms are evaluated for basic function and safety. It is solely the buyer’s responsibility to be familiar with and comply with all federal, state, and local laws regarding firearm ownership and accessory restrictions, including but not limited to magazine capacity and prohibited features. All sales are final.
Price: $649.99
Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: WARNER ARMS
Model: THE INFALLIBLE
Serial Number: 1490
Barrel Length: 3.25
Condition: FAIR
Metal Condition: FAIR
Bore Condition: FAIR
Manufacture Date: 1916