ANOTHER Antique Pocket Pistol..... ID Needed

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So, I found out information on my Colt, so I need help with this one. It has scroll work all over it, NO sign of any other markings..... Again, it has been in the family since the late 1800's. I have never seen one like this. I'm assuming European, but this is just an observation. It also looks like it is missing the loading gate. So, again, any information you can give me is greatly appreciated. Thank you gents. :)


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Well, it is a pinfire of which the Zhuk book shows 25 different varieties with folding triggers without coming close to covering the industry of the day.
Lacking proofmarks or trademarks, there is not much to be said.
 
That's a neat looking pinfire revolver. Its too bad its missing the loading gate. It was most likely made in France or Belgium. Many pinfire revolvers were imported from Europe during the US civil war and were purchased by soldiers on both sides.
 
The "crown over the L" proof in the first picture , and the "crown over R" in the second are Belgian inspector marks. This also narrows it down to being made between 1853 - 1877. Probably closer to 77 than 53.

Also, it appears to be 7mm (which I have ammo for if you want some to display with it.)

As for the other proof marks, look for an "ELG in an oval" on the back of the cylinder as you are looking in from where the loading gate would be as you rotate it.
 
There appears to be a name engraved in one of the whorls on top of the barrel; as said, if this is Belgian, there will be an "ELG" proof on the rear of the cylinder.
 
The Crown/L indicates Belgian proof of a gun not made in Belgium, so I doubt the ELG is present. The quality (?) engraving says Spanish to me. That kind of bench engraving added a whole $.25 (or the equivalent) to the cost of a gun in that time period.

Value? Maybe $150. If intact, I would say $200.

Jim
 
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