For collectors and budget-conscious shooters, the name Arminius evokes a specific era of West German firearm manufacturing. Produced by Hermann Weihrauch and Friedr. Pickert (often marked as "Arminius" after the Germanic tribal leader), these revolvers were the utilitarian workhorses of the 1960s, 70s, and 80s. While never as polished as a Colt or Smith & Wesson, the Arminius line—specifically the HW-357, HW-38, and the Titan Tiger models—offers a robust design that requires a specific Manual of Arms .