Presented here is an imported, factory-engraved and original blued revolver produced by an unknown Belgian arms maker.  In excellent plus condition overall, the 9” long, double-action pinfire revolver is a 9mm (.37 caliber) model with a six-shot unrebated cylinder matched to a 4” long, octagonal barrel. Its deeply blued cylinder exhibits a fine, decorative factory engraving on the surface along with its six safety cams and the six pin slots for the special pinfire ammunition.   Engraving is also seen on the frame, loading gate, cylinder backstop, and butt strap. Sidearm retains much of the original bluing on the barrel, trigger, triggerguard, and loading gate.  Hints of case colors show on the frame.

Cylinder wears the early definitive Leige proof mark of the letters “E / L G” all enclosed in an elongated circle.  This marking dates the weapon from July 11, 1893 to present day.  Inspector view markings on the cylinder show the “Crown / EL / 69”. No serial number visible on the iron frame but it does show the letters “N M” below the barrel along with the proof mark of a small crown over the letter Y.  The bag-shaped grips on the revolver are two-piece varnished rosewood in excellent condition with smooth even wear. An integrated lanyard swivel with ring is part of the buttstrap. Revolver mechanics are sharp and crisp.  Cylinder loading gate present and is strong, as is the shell ejector.  All exterior metal surfaces on this weapon show scattered light pitting and wear marks, all consistent with this weapon’s age and use.

A very excellent, good-looking collectible pinfire revolver.

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