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JesperA · February 3, 2006, 07:16 PM

I am attaching a bunch of pics. The revolver was made by Auguste Francotte in Belgium (more well known for their high end shotguns)

The serial #'s on the frame, cylinder and pistol grip all match
Bore looks good for something from the late 1800's

Based on all the initials stamped on the bottom of the pistol grip and back of the grip it looks like the revolver was issued & re-issued a bunch of times

Now for the fun part... Hoping that Francotte put the same craftsmanship into the revolvers that they put in their shotguns, we took it out and shot it. A total of 7 rounds in DA & SA. All shots went off, no problems

Fun to shoot, but based on the age, I don't think I will shoot it that much.

Based on the stampings on the grips, butt, and rear cylinder, anyone have any idea if this was a police revolver at some point in time?

February 3, 2006, 07:16 PM	#16
JesperA Junior Member Join Date: January 31, 2005 Posts: 5	Pics of the Revolver I am attaching a bunch of pics. The revolver was made by Auguste Francotte in Belgium (more well known for their high end shotguns) The serial #'s on the frame, cylinder and pistol grip all match Bore looks good for something from the late 1800's Based on all the initials stamped on the bottom of the pistol grip and back of the grip it looks like the revolver was issued & re-issued a bunch of times Now for the fun part... Hoping that Francotte put the same craftsmanship into the revolvers that they put in their shotguns, we took it out and shot it. A total of 7 rounds in DA & SA. All shots went off, no problems Fun to shoot, but based on the age, I don't think I will shoot it that much. Based on the stampings on the grips, butt, and rear cylinder, anyone have any idea if this was a police revolver at some point in time?