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Help! What model is this revolver?

clickclick
I want to list this in the GB auctions & have been trying to figure out what model this is...

It has minimal markings on it; Chamelot Delvigne, & is serial numbered 7303 (I believe-hard to read) with parts numbered 12. The serial doesn't match the part numbers, is this normal? It is numbers matching if going by the number 12 series...

Also, when the service cover is removed non of the parts are numbered but all the other similiar revolvers I have come across have numbers on each & every part. ?? Thanks for any help!! [:)]

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  • He Dog
    Great Photos, I wish all information seekers were as well prepared as you! Can't give yo the model, but I can tell you it is Belgian, the ELG in the oval confirms that.
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  • rufe-snow
    As HD said, it's a Belgian made knock off of a French military "Chamelot-Delvigne" type revolver. The original French C-D type revolvers date to the early 1870's. The Belgian replica might have been made as late as the 1880's, though.

    The name "Chamelot-Delvigne", refers to the revolvers design or mechanism, not to the actual manufacturer.
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  • clickclick
    Thanks for the fast responses! So back in the day one could blatantly copy anothers design & sell it?
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  • clickclick
    Anyone know the caliber? Anything else anyone wants to share would be nice!
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  • hrf
    Here's a lengthy dissertation about the design:

    http://littlegun.be/arme francaise/artisans c d/a chamelot et delvigne gb.htm
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  • rufe-snow
    quote:Originally posted by clickclick
    Thanks for the fast responses! So back in the day one could blatantly copy anothers design & sell it?



    It might have been a replica made under license, from the holders of the C-D, patent rights. The original French military revolvers were chambered for their 11mm centerfire cartridge. The bullet diameter is actually almost .45 caliber.
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  • clickclick
    "It might have been a replica made under license, from the holders of the C-D, patent rights." That makes sense as it looks like it is identical to the original...

    Thanks all for the helpful information!
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  • 11b6r
    quote:So back in the day one could blatantly copy anothers design & sell it?

    A LOT of makers spent time in court, defending against patent and copyright infringement.

    FWIW, Sears sold shotguns under the name Barker (playing the name Parker) and W. Richards (which were NOT made by Westley Richards).

    And the reason for the "Marcas Registrada" marking on S&Ws was the number of Spanish makers that tried to pass their stuff off as S&W.
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