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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: adelaide south australia
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Hi Guys
The Pistol pictured belongs to a friend of mine who specialises in collecting Firearms Curiosa. He has asked me to post pictures of this particular item in the hope that some of you might be able to enlighten him as to what it actually is. Cheers Cathey and Rex |
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#2 |
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Join Date: Mar 2017
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Hi,
Interesting. Mid 19th C. Belgian Pin-fire 20 Shot revolver, incomplete? Not my field though.. |
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#3 |
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It has to be a low pressure and short round, so I suggest made for a Flobert or gallery/saloon gun type round. I would also look at Velo-dog pistols.
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#4 |
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Portugal
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Yes, Liege was 'specialized' in these multishot revolvers. 19th Century, Flobert (brim fire) system seems to be correct.
... I mean, only my opinion. Look for the Liege eliptical proof mark somewhere on the barrel, or on the cilinder canelure flats or even in its admission (bak) side. |
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#5 |
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Interesting.
There does not seem to be a good way to hold it or take aim. Could it be for use in the slaughterhouse? One hand holding the barrel right up against the animals head while the other works the trigger. |
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#6 |
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Join Date: Mar 2017
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How about used as a trap?
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