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Bel. Double Action Bulldog Type Revolver

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
Bel. Double Action Bulldog Type Revolver
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA 92606
Belgian Double Action Bulldog Type Revolver, with side-mounted safety lever by J. Marechal, #77, 11mm, 4'' barrel, blue and straw finish, checkered walnut grips, with lanyard loop in butt. Cylinder marked with Liege proofmarks, and two chambers numbered ''1'' and ''2'', with direction of rotation marked by arrow. Purchased by Dutch municipalities and used by their police forces. The safety bar, which is thumb activated, was preferred as an added safety measure for the user. The ''1''-(arrow)-''2'' markings on the cylinder indicate direction of rotation as an additional safety measure. Apparently prior to the introduction of this revolver, accidental discharges were responsible for several deaths and injuries. Condition is near fine retaining approx. 85%-90% blue with spotting to cylinder and thinning at high edges. Straw parts have thinned and show minor carbon spotting. Grips show minor flattening. Action works well, bore is bright. Est.: $800-$1,200. (Antique)