What Am I - Firearms Curiosa?

Cathey · 8th October 2017, 07:11 AM

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

Jon MB · 8th October 2017, 11:46 AM

Hi,

Interesting.

Mid 19th C. Belgian Pin-fire 20 Shot revolver, incomplete?

Not my field though..

David R · 8th October 2017, 12:07 PM

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.

fernando · 8th October 2017, 02:59 PM

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.

CutlassCollector · 8th October 2017, 08:35 PM

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.

Jon MB · 8th October 2017, 08:45 PM

How about used as a trap?

8th October 2017, 07:11 AM	#1
Cathey Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: adelaide south australia Posts: 282	What Am I - Firearms Curiosa? 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 Attached Images

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Jon MB Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 143	How about used as a trap? Attached Images

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8th October 2017, 11:46 AM	#2
Jon MB Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 143	Hi, Interesting. Mid 19th C. Belgian Pin-fire 20 Shot revolver, incomplete? Not my field though..

8th October 2017, 12:07 PM	#3
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,095	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.

8th October 2017, 02:59 PM	#4
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	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.

8th October 2017, 08:35 PM	#5
CutlassCollector Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Scotland Posts: 335	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.