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proof marks & caliber ???

METCO
just recieved a pre 1899 center fire rev. british bulldog only name on it.
on rear face of cyl. oval with e l g inside
s with a star under it
4 (number)
grip frame under left grip panel
mv c with a arrow by it
ALSO ??
will any of this designate caliber. i was told it was 38 s&w ????
all replies appreciated
metco
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  • rufe-snow
    The proof marks identify it as being made in Belgium. The first "Bull Dogs" were made in England by Webbley in the 1860's. They proved to be very successful, as personal defense handguns. Soon "Bull Dog" became a generic name for this type of small large caliber pocket revolver. Knock-offs using many varations of the "Bull Dog" name were made in the US as well as Belgium.

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  • METCO
    RUFE-SNOW,
    THANKS !!!!
    hazard a guess on caliber ?? was told 38 s&w ???
    metco
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  • rufe-snow
    quote:Originally posted by METCO
    RUFE-SNOW,
    THANKS !!!!
    hazard a guess on caliber ?? was told 38 s&w ???
    metco


    No way to tell without measuring. Remove cylinder and measure ( dial caliper would be best ) I.D. of chambers, both at the very rear and at front. The Belgian Bull Dogs whir not made to very exacting tolerances. With the ball park dimensions from the caliper you could figure out what cartridge it was chambered for.

    Be advised though, these Belgian Bull Dogs were mediocre quality, 19th Century, Black Powder Revolvers that shouldn't be fired with modern ammo, for safety reasons. In the past, I've seen a number of these 19th Century inexpensive revolvers that suffered catastrophic damage, when recent manufacture smokeless ammo was fired in them. Just because you find a cartridge that will chamber in your revolver, doesn't mean it's safe to fire.

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  • METCO
    RUFE-SNOW,
    THANKS AGAIN !!!
    I'LL HEED YOUR ADVICE. I,LL TRADE IT OFF AS A LOOK AT WALL HANGER.
    THANKS
    METCO
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