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[Kirk H.]

I don't think so V.C. It is too small, it seems rather to civilian gun, caliber 6.35 (some kind of British Bulldog maybe). For comparison with cartridge 7.65 x17:

I agree with you. It is hard to tell with all the rust, but that "birdshead grip" does remind me of the Webleys. Maybe a Number 2 Bulldog pattern. They had a short 2-3" barrel designed as pocket cary weapons. They were chambered in .320, .380, .450,.455, and .476.

Kirk H.

 

[matrioshka]

I've seen stuff almost as bad turned in to a gun buyback...

Seriously, I'm thinking the relic in question is Belgian. Small calibre, folding trigger, it's the kind of thing they made by the bucket load.

M

 

[Giftmacher]

Yep, you're probably right, but still not sure what does that pin near trigger (visible on 2nd photo) do.

 

[Kirk H.]

Yep, you're probably right, but still not sure what does that pin near trigger (visible on 2nd photo) do.

If you are referring to that piece of metal under the hammer, that would have been the spring. or the part behind the cylinder and above the trigger would have been for the loading gate.

 

[Roving_Bohemian]

I have to agree with everyone else, it would seem to be some type of "bulldog" snubbie, perhaps similar to this one in it's original form...

(Seller's Description):
"THIS IS A 6 SHOT APPROX. .32 CAL. FOLDING TRIGGER VEL DOG REVOLVER MADE IN LIEGE BELGUIM IN THE 1880'S."

 

[MPicciotto]

Assuming it doesn't have any aluminum on it, this looks like a good candidate for electrolysis cleaning.

Matt

 

[Giftmacher]

That's what I'm afraid of. I tried that on torso of P08 and see what remained. The soil is very aggressive here [huh]

 

[Oldsarge]

Phew! I'm guessing the farmers and gardeners in your area add lots of lime to the soil, no?

 

[Giftmacher]

Rather it is by acid rain, since those are forest finds, Slovak colleagues have cleaner air and often better
condition of finds. On the other hand, it was in permanently wet soil over seventy years, one can not expect miracles..

 

[HodgePodge]

Am I mistaken, or is that object on the bottom the muzzle brake off of an MG-42?

 

[Giftmacher]

Yep, you're right, works as an flash hider too.

 

[BigFitz]

Not mine of course, but Giftmacher's picture of the MG42 Muzzle brake reminded me I had this picture stored. What a Blast(haha) to shoot!

 

[Giftmacher]

Yep, Hitler's chainsaw

 

[twaits]

Extreme snubnose Police Positive Special

Hi all. I'm new here but this forum seems right up my alley. I couldn't find any introduction threads anywhere so I will do it here.
I've always felt like I grew up in the wrong era. My ideal would be 1920-1959 and if there is such thing as reincarnation I lived somewhere within that time frame.
Is there a probationary period here before you can add an avatar? I tried to but it doesn't seem to let me.
Anyway, here's a Police Positive Special from 1915 before and after. I bought it for $175 bucks from gunbroker. Then I cut it down and spent hours polishing it then had it plated:

It would now fit perfectly in the vest pocket of a pre-war suit in perfect condition

 

[twaits]

Oops! To the mods here: can you move this to the "Show us your guns" thread? I meant to put it in there. Thank you!

 

[twaits]

Moderators: could you move this post here?
http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?60678-Extreme-snubnose-Police-Positive-Special

Sorry I screwed up. I meant to post it in the guns area. Thanks!

 

[Giftmacher]

I ain't know a thing about that gun, but I prefer the "before" condition.

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Moderators: could you move this post here?
http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?60678-Extreme-snubnose-Police-Positive-Special

Sorry I screwed up. I meant to post it in the guns area. Thanks!

I'm sorry...but to me..that conversion seems pretty much of a shame....[huh]

 

[Roving_Bohemian]

Hi all. I'm new here but this forum seems right up my alley. I couldn't find any introduction threads anywhere so I will do it here.
I've always felt like I grew up in the wrong era. My ideal would be 1920-1959 and if there is such thing as reincarnation I lived somewhere within that time frame.
Is there a probationary period here before you can add an avatar? I tried to but it doesn't seem to let me.
Anyway, here's a Police Positive Special from 1915 before and after. I bought it for $175 bucks from gunbroker. Then I cut it down and spent hours polishing it then had it plated:

It would now fit perfectly in the vest pocket of a pre-war suit in perfect condition

Welcome to The Fedora Lounge! That's a great gun! (in either "format") {Although I personally prefer at least a 2in bbl, even better a 4"}
Looks similar to one I saw on gunbroker that I posted in the Vintage Concealed Carry thread:

There isn't exactly a "probationary time", it's just a certain number of posts... I was confused a bit as well when I first started posting...

 

[Michaelshane]

I think you ruined it....
But it's your gun.