bstormer108
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I have in my possession what I believe to be a Belgian Traveller's Pistol. It is absolutely gorgeous and in superb shape to boot (aside from the percussion cap nipple being broken)! I am very pleased to have it, but it's proven to be quite the little puzzle. I've been attempting to ID the markings on the pistol and in some cases I've been successful while at the same I'm beginning to doubt my findings. The photo album can be viewed here:
http://imgur.com/a/Rnop6
Here is a list of the markings with my interpretation of them:
So there you have it.. None of the dates that I have deciphered thus far line up even a little bit. I love the gun, but I have no idea what it is or how old it is and I'd love it if someone with knowledge of such things could chime in with a helping hand!!
I have in my possession what I believe to be a Belgian Traveller's Pistol. It is absolutely gorgeous and in superb shape to boot (aside from the percussion cap nipple being broken)! I am very pleased to have it, but it's proven to be quite the little puzzle. I've been attempting to ID the markings on the pistol and in some cases I've been successful while at the same I'm beginning to doubt my findings. The photo album can be viewed here:
http://imgur.com/a/Rnop6
Here is a list of the markings with my interpretation of them:
- ELG with a star in an oval - Belgian Liege proof (1810 - present)
- 11.6 - Indicates 11.6mm (45 cal)
- What appears to be a turtle but I believe is actually an E and an L on top of one another. I have no idea what this is.
- L with a star - Indicates that the barrel has not been weakened after proof (1852 - 1853)
- X with a star - Controller of Proof (Reignier Alfred; 1937-1964)
- 4 2 51 (2 locations) - Serial number??
- What appears to be a "g" - Date code? 1928?
- MB - No idea..
So there you have it.. None of the dates that I have deciphered thus far line up even a little bit. I love the gun, but I have no idea what it is or how old it is and I'd love it if someone with knowledge of such things could chime in with a helping hand!!
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