F. DUMOULIN Liege Proofed BELGIAN DA “CANADIAN BULLDOG” 9mm Pocket Revolver Early 20th Century Belgian Revolver

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1. DUMOULIN Liege Proofed BELGIAN DA “CANADIAN BULLDOG” 9mm Pocket Revolver

Early 20^th Century Belgian Revolver

Here we present a C&R Francois Dumoulin Canadian Bulldog Pocket Revolver made in Liege, Belgium circa the early 1900s. F. Dumoulin & Co was a Belgian gun maker located at 2 Rue de la Fontaine Liege, Belgium from 1894 to about 1930. In the late 19th and early 20th century, Liège dominated the gunmaking industry. In the book “Liege Gunmakers Through Their Work. 1800-1950, Vol. I” by Alain Daubresse, he maintains that: “When Liège production reached its summit, more than half of the firearms made in the world came from Liège…”

This little self-defense pistol would have been most at home in the pocket of anyone in the busy city of Liege, London, or Paris during the tumultuous times of the early-1900s. These type pistols are small, light and simple. The “Pocket Pistol” name says it all. They were the “Saturday Night Specials” of the 16th-19th century. Before the Deringer, they were “Gentleman’s” or “Muff Pistols”, typically, a smaller pistol that was easily concealed. They were favored among the gentry and women because of these traits. Men would carry them concealed in a waistcoat pocket and women would hide them in a hand muff.

The overall condition is fine. Original blue finish. Robust action. The bore is clear with visible rifling and a slightly frosted appearance. Sharp markings. Solid, checkered grips.

Own the original! This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Barrel is 2-3/8 inches.

Caliber: 9mm

Overall condition as seen in photos.

Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.

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$950
#247695