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July 29, 2008, 11:47 AM | #1 |
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Pre 1910 Belgium revolver? (Pics)
2nd post here. I have heard good things about this forum.
I received my granddads pistols a few months ago and was wondering about this origin on this revolver. I was told it was Belgium pre 1910 Bulldog. Can some one confirm this?
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July 29, 2008, 01:15 PM | #2 | |
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July 29, 2008, 03:19 PM | #3 |
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It could well be Belgian, though that type of gun was also made in other countries. The grips are apparently replacements and appear to be home made, and the trigger guard is from a larger revolver as well as being damaged.
While those guns present a nice appearance, they were not high priced or high quality. The 1911 ALFA catalog (German) shows nearly identical guns, similarly engraved, selling for 8.50 Marks or about $2.12, roughly the same price range as our inexpensive revolvers of the time. For comparison, a Colt New Service and an S&W M&P were both going for 128 Marks or $32. Current value is not easily determined; there is a small collector interest, but only if the guns are in near perfect condition. Otherwise, they sell for $50 or so, which, considering inflation, is less than what they sold for new. Jim |
July 30, 2008, 09:36 AM | #4 |
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Thanks yall... I will keep it for sure. Looks like a shadow box gun for sure
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