All guns sold commercially in most of Europe had to go through the govt run proof houses didn't they? Which should help narrow the origin at least?
Identify this old pistol for me
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All guns sold commercially in most of Europe had to go through the govt run proof houses didn't they? Which should help narrow the origin at least?
Not much is known about this pistol other than my grandfather (a WW1 veteran) who was part of the British Home Guard gave it to my father in the darkest days of the Battle of Britain when the Nazis were threatening to invade. It is currently being held as part of his estate since he passed away. It appears to be a prohibited pistol. I was hoping someone would notice it's type, or maker, or perhaps point me to someone who could find out.
A quick google search suggests that those are Belgian markings. The F below a star is an inspector's mark, and the R below a crown designates a rifled barrel (marking used since 1894 on handguns). Are there any markings on the face of the cylinder?
Haven't measured the thing for calibre. I suggest it's 8-10mm from the appearance. Now I'm thinking it's likely .32
This Belgian Bulldog looks like it's from the same manufacturer for sure:
https://joesalter.ca/products/belgium-bulldog-32-cal-revolver
This Belgian Bulldog looks like it's from the same manufacturer for sure:
https://joesalter.ca/products/belgium-bulldog-32-cal-revolver
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Not much is known about this pistol other than my grandfather (a WW1 veteran) who was part of the British Home Guard gave it to my father in the darkest days of the Battle of Britain when the Nazis were threatening to invade. It is currently being held as part of his estate since he passed away. It appears to be a prohibited pistol. I was hoping someone would notice it's type, or maker, or perhaps point me to someone who could find out.
Is it prohib or a curio and relic maybe? I know the term is different than in the USA, but antique?
