OLD GERMAN REVOLVER
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I can't even gauge the physical dimensions of that gun. I'm guessing it is fairly small. If it is a rimfire revolver, it is probably a .22. If centerfire, maybe a .32.
How long is the cylinder? What is the diameter of the bore, or of the chambers in the cylinder?
Is that the same gun that is posted in the warrelics.eu forum?
How long is the cylinder? What is the diameter of the bore, or of the chambers in the cylinder?
Is that the same gun that is posted in the warrelics.eu forum?
Hello,
It seems to me to be a Bulldog from Belgium/Germany/France, almost in 320 or 380 in black powder.
You can find ammo here : H&C- Rechargement, coffrets et accessoires pour armes anciennes de collection
Daniel
It seems to me to be a Bulldog from Belgium/Germany/France, almost in 320 or 380 in black powder.
You can find ammo here : H&C- Rechargement, coffrets et accessoires pour armes anciennes de collection
Daniel
deadin
US Veteran
It also could be in one of the myriad of European cartridges. (Some of which there is no direct repalcement by US stuff.)
Hi:
In the area where I grew up, every returning GI that was in Europe brought one back. The one that was given to me was a .25 caliber.
I don't recall if rim fire or center fire.
Jimmy
In the area where I grew up, every returning GI that was in Europe brought one back. The one that was given to me was a .25 caliber.
I don't recall if rim fire or center fire.
Jimmy
Mine seems to be the exact same as this one i will put up a few more photos later on
Thuer
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This is a common Belgium revolver in caliber .320 revolver.
There is a single number on the cilinder, frame, trigger and hammer.
That is mostly a 2 or a 3. This isn't a serial number, but the frame size.
Workers had baskets with numbered parts. If the hve a frame with number 2 they used a number 2 hammer, trigger and cilinder.
The quality isn't that good. I don't recommend to shoot it.
They are cute and tiny overhere they cost about 75 to 100 euro.
There is a single number on the cilinder, frame, trigger and hammer.
That is mostly a 2 or a 3. This isn't a serial number, but the frame size.
Workers had baskets with numbered parts. If the hve a frame with number 2 they used a number 2 hammer, trigger and cilinder.
The quality isn't that good. I don't recommend to shoot it.
They are cute and tiny overhere they cost about 75 to 100 euro.
Thanks so much for that info
The trigger spring in mine is in need of repair or replacement, but why do you advise against shooting if the barrel and cylinders are clean and smooth
Thuer
Member
The one's I have seen are all flimsy made. Maybe I am not right but I don't trust those old Belgium made old revolvers.
Aldo I do own several wich has a better quality and shot them.
The revolver is made with cheap old cast iron. I dont trust that.
If you look in the old catalogue's and compare them with the better brands they cost almost nothing those day's. That means they are made cheap.
Beside that. I can't hit a complete barn with a better made Oury revolver in 7.65mm. I don't think this example will do better.
But the mean reasson is, I am probebly to carefull.
Aldo I do own several wich has a better quality and shot them.
The revolver is made with cheap old cast iron. I dont trust that.
If you look in the old catalogue's and compare them with the better brands they cost almost nothing those day's. That means they are made cheap.
Beside that. I can't hit a complete barn with a better made Oury revolver in 7.65mm. I don't think this example will do better.
But the mean reasson is, I am probebly to carefull.
I highly appreciate this advice, the facts are, that this gun is not functioning fully with the trigger spring not working, i also have no ammo the test it, i would like to see can i get it to fire, and i will take every precaution, possible if and when the time comes, to try it. I would like to add that this gun is German made, by August Stukenbrok, i am not sure of his standard, in quality, i take on board about the metal used to make, these guns, but it seems to stronger than cast metal, any other oppinions welcome
could there be any concern about the structural integrity of the metal itself? separate from the bore looking ok, you wouldn't want it to kaboom in your hand. that is so cool...and even cooler about the forum, a the post from France with the same model. Gotta love the site!!!!
I fully agree to be cautious and safe, would not go firing multiple rounds one after another or anything, and this one might have to be put into a vice, and fired with a pull cord, just to test, so far she has cleaned up very nice, it's good to see these old items of history brought back to near glory.
Yes truly a great site here, with very helpful members, thanks for all advice and help so far.
Yes truly a great site here, with very helpful members, thanks for all advice and help so far.
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I should have done this much sooner, in my seeking to identify the round size, i have now measured across each chamber on this cylinder, and they are 8 millimeteres, the lenght of the cylinder is 1 inch. If i could even get a drill round for now, to measure it up for the fitting of the new trigger spring
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