Revolver
- Object Name:
- Revolver
- Object ID:
- 1946.037.26
- Place of Origin:
- Belgium (probably)
- Date:
- 1887-1910
- Description:
- .44 caliber British Bulldog Revolver. Short, round 2" barrel, with bulky, 5-round cylinder. Post front sight, and notch rear sight. Identifying marks are "BRITISH / BULL-DOG", stamped on top of frame, "CAL. 44" stamped on top of barrel, and a crown over "JJ" on right of frame, just below ejector rod. "* / L" on frame, between barrel and cylinder. Rear of cylinder has marks in places, "* / L" and what appears to be a very faded Liege proof mark.
- Material:
- Metal
- Dimensions:
- H-4.2 W-1.5 L-6.3 inches
- Provenance:
- Gun appears to be a Belgian version of the Bulldog, commonly made from 1887 to 1910. Crown over JJ proof may refer to Belgian gun maker Joseph Jansen.
- Credit Line:
- Bequest of Samuel Dana Bell
- People:
- Bell, Samuel Kent (1888-1946)
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