Belgian Pocket Pistol
I just purchased this Belgian revolver off of GB.
It is bigger than .25 caliber, but just a bit smaller than .32 caliber. I tried to put a .32 case in the chamber, but is a very tight fit, and it will not go in. This is also a centerfire revolver.
It was advertised as a .32 caliber, then the seller contacted me of his mistake. He also doesn't know what caliber it is.
Trying to find out what I have here..?
Also, if anyone has a link to the history of this little revolver and any other info- that will help me with a better description of it.
Thank you.
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32 Colt is smaller then 32 S&W That could be what you have . Regardless of what would fit I suggest you NOT fire .Most likely made for black powder or at best a VERY LOW pressure round. 0 -
I had one a lot like it, chambered for .320 revolver.
Very close to .32 colt short,it used a heeled bullet.0 -
These little Belgian made personal protection revolvers are quite common. They were made by many different manufacturers between the 1880's and the start of the First World WAR in 1914. When the Germans invaded and occupied Belgium.
Many of the one I have run across over the years have been inoperable because of a broken mainspring. At this late date a replacement mainspring would be impossible to find and to expensive to make.
Very little collectors interest/value in them on this side of the pond.
Although they might chamber and fire 32 Short Colt ammo? Take PS's advice, use it as a decorator/conversation piece for your man cave. Besides the safety factor of shooting a 100+ year old Black Powder revolver. 32 Short Colt ammo is very hard to come by, and would probably run you $50 a box, if you could find it.0 -
Thank you for all your replies.
Have a happy and safe holiday season
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