Belgian pinfire double action revolver, no visible serial number, likely .36 caliber, 5 in. octagonal barrel with pin front sight, star over "L" mark on left side of barrel and cylinder, "ELG" over star in circle mark also on cylinder, smooth hardwood grips, lanyard loop, 9-3/4 in.; Systeme Italien six shot pinfire revolver, serial number 1289, 5-3/4 in. round barrel with blade front sight, possibly .32 caliber, left side of barrel lug stamped "442 Ginv Br BREVETE" with central hallmark, "SYSTEME ITALIEN" stamped on top right sliver of frame, "ELG" over star in oval and crown over "V" stamps on cylinder, engraved frame and cylinder, hinged back ejector plate on rear of cylinder, sliding post cylinder release, black composition checkered grips, engraved backstrap, lanyard ring, 10-3/4 in.
Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina
Note: Antique Firearms
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Private Collection, North Carolina
handling wear, patina and oxidation to metal components, dings and abrasions, Belgian revolver with heavy oxidation, slightly bent ejector rod, pitting, rust on exterior of barrel, abrasions to grip and small hairline splits in grain, not sure if action functions correctly, you have to pull the hammer back to reset the trigger, Systeme Italien revolver with rust spots on right side of barrel and at muzzle, abrasions to frame and barrel, abrasions to grip, oxidation, action apparently in good working order