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gunfinder · July 18, 2012, 06:27 PM

Can anyone help me with what this may be? I found it going through some of my dads things. Thanks for the help!

RJay · July 18, 2012, 06:54 PM

It is an original , Belgium percussion pocket pistol, probably dates from the 1840's to the 1860's. At least I see what looks like a Belgium proof mark, but your pictures are a little fuzzy, these type guns were made by every European country and the U.S.. Clear photos of all the markings ( rub some chalk into them ) would tell for sure; Also a clear picture of the muzzle end and the area just forward of the Lock,

gunfinder · July 18, 2012, 07:48 PM

any idea what its worth ?

James K · July 18, 2012, 08:09 PM

Those are a good demonstration that old does not mean valuable. The English ones by a known maker and in top shape can bring $1500 or more; Belgian ones, with no name, and in poor condition run around $200.

Jim

Hawg · July 19, 2012, 11:10 AM

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Belgium percussion pocket pistol, probably dates from the 1840's to the 1860's. At least I see what looks like a Belgium proof mark,

Yep it's a Belgian proof.

July 18, 2012, 06:27 PM	#1
gunfinder Junior Member Join Date: July 18, 2012 Posts: 2	New Find Can anyone help me with what this may be? I found it going through some of my dads things. Thanks for the help!

July 18, 2012, 06:54 PM	#2
RJay Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,936	It is an original , Belgium percussion pocket pistol, probably dates from the 1840's to the 1860's. At least I see what looks like a Belgium proof mark, but your pictures are a little fuzzy, these type guns were made by every European country and the U.S.. Clear photos of all the markings ( rub some chalk into them ) would tell for sure; Also a clear picture of the muzzle end and the area just forward of the Lock, __________________ Ron James

July 18, 2012, 07:48 PM	#3
gunfinder Junior Member Join Date: July 18, 2012 Posts: 2	any idea what its worth ?

July 18, 2012, 08:09 PM	#4
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	Those are a good demonstration that old does not mean valuable. The English ones by a known maker and in top shape can bring $1500 or more; Belgian ones, with no name, and in poor condition run around $200. Jim