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Belgian “Velo Dog” Hammerless Double Action Pocket Revolver, with Holster

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD
Belgian “Velo Dog” Hammerless Double Action Pocket Revolver, with Holster
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Belgian "Velo Dog" Hammerless Double Action Pocket Revolver, with Holster, #1581, 7.65mm, unmarked 2" teardrop-shaped barrel with integral blade front sight; 5-shot round cylinder has "scoop" flutes and "(crown)/ELG/(star)" Liege proof mark at rear face; solid frame has integral low notch rear sight on topstrap, hinged ejector rod at front, tall squared rear "hump" enclosing the internal striker, left-side safety marked "sur" (safety "on") and "feu" ("fire"), right-side hinged loading gate, separate loop trigger guard, integral grip straps with checkered hard rubber grips. Right side of barrel and frame lug have numerous proof marks, backstrap is marked "LAS 1581 (diamond)", butt has plug where lanyard ring may have been. Mfg'd post-1898. Condition is fine retaining approx. 75% deep blue showing highpoint wear, small patch of rust erosion at left side of hump. Grips are sound with light wear. Safety works correctly, action is crisp, bore is bright with sharp rifling. Floral-tooled russet leather holster has cutout to fit trigger guard, intact strap, oil darkening. Est.: $300-$500. (C&R/PPT)