Mystery Revolver

[gyvel]

You are correct. That is a star over X mark which is classic Belgian. The rampant lion is used elsewhere on Belgian guns.

 

[Buzzcook]

J. C. Higgins started in 1908. I'm willing to bet the OP's gun is older.

 

[gyvel]

After extensive and exhaustive online research, it has been determined that the gun was the personal property of Jacques Cousteau.

 

[wuluf]

After extensive and exhaustive online research, it has been determined that the gun was the personal property of Jacques Cousteau.

And he must have carried it often, look at that holster wear!

 

[natman]

After extensive and exhaustive online research, it has been determined that the gun was the personal property of Jacques Cousteau.

And he must have carried it often, look at that holster wear!

Underwater, judging by the rust.


Seriously, it's a neat old revolver. I'd give it some gentle rubbing with 0000 steel wool and lots of oil just to knock back the surface rust. Then I'd give it a generous coat of Breakfree Collector oil to keep the rust from getting worse and keep it as a family heirloom.