Unknown Pistol

cactus-man

I have a pistol that I am trying to identify.. here is a link to photographs.. http://groups.msn.com/THEGUNROOM/unknownpistol.msnw?Page=Last it is simular to a Webley but from a cabelas gun store they tell me it is not. anybody have any help. these simbols are on the inside of the action. 3 on cylinder rear.. 3G and a symbol like a k ]< on the front of the cylinder there is TD and a oval with a E
L G
* on the inside. on the left side of the barrel is a *PG or *P6, that simbol appears on the front of the cylinder also.
On the left side of the barrel there is a VP.
It is in a box that has a label James Gibson and Co. gun and rifle makers. 122 west nile street Glascow

cactus-man

Can anyone identify this pistol

www.Photoshed.net/is.php?i=11471&img=Picture_052.jpg

cactus-man

Can anyone identify this pistol? It has a 3" barrel a .625" bore. the trigger unfolds when the hammer is cocked. It is a percussion cap muzzle loader. It was supposed to have ben brought from the Civil War. I have photos but was unable to post them. I'm not too sharp on the computor. Any help appreciated. JC

cactus-man

The only proof mark on it (ELG on the cylinder) indicates it is of Belgian origin, however with the maker's case from Scotland it's a bit of a puzzler. There is a similar revolver, identified as a Belgian Top Break in .450 at this web address http://www.joesalter.com/detail.php?f_qryitem=6039 . There is also this information on a Belgian Top Break Revolver

A picture of the following gun has been posted here: http://groups.msn.com/THEGUNROOM/unknownpistol.msnw?Page=Last
1890. Belgian six shot, break open, double action revolver by Arnant.Fransouet. The frame and cylinder are nickel plated with floral engraving. The horn grips also have a carved floral design. The barrel is engraved U.ARNANT.FRANSOUET Bte and a Belgian proof mark is stamped on the cylinder. The frame has a double clip action release and a lanyard ring on the butt cap. The pistol is contained in a British brown leather service holster that is missing the top strap and stamped 2829 on the front.

It has single belt loop at the rear. Barrel length: 140 (mm); Calibre: 11 (mm); Overall length: 270 (mm). This revolver was taken from a German officer during the First World War. It was in the possession of a member of Woy Woy R.S.L. Association who asked to have it sent to Australian War Memorial.

well guys do you think this is the same manufacturer? ever hear of U.ARNANT.FRANSOUET Bte?

bobski

http://forums.gunbroker.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=259294

captkirk3@dslextreme.com

I'd like to see the Photo....How about sending Me a Copy via email...if'n you can't get it posted......Best....

cactus-man

Thanks, Capt. You have mail. JC

allaboutguns

If its what I think from my own experiance, they were called Muff pistols dating to the civil war era. However there are alot of fakes out there and Dixie Gun works makes replicas of these firearms. I have a matching pair of my own, and have not been able to fully id them yet. They were very concealable for women and were popularly carried in the handwarmers, (muffs).