What kind of pistol is this?

bleyd · Post by **bleyd** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 7:14 pm

I know the smaller one is a British Bulldog but I have no idea what the larger one is other than it is a 44 caliber. It looks like it MAY have been a British Officer pistol as well. There is a small crown on the frame near the barrel. I know there are alot of pistol gurus here and thought I'd ask here. They're both in bad shape but DO have some potential to be a nice shelf display. What do these generally go for? Doubt I'll get rid of them as they belonged to my Uncle but ya never know.

The larger one I WAS thinking of converting it to an Indy pistol but have no clue what grips it may need OR parts for that matter.

Terryhimself · Post by **Terryhimself** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 10:44 pm

Are there any markings on the frame of the revolver? If this was made by a reputable company, I would
expect them to mark the frame somewhere. Over the years I have seen many poor quality copies from
Spain, Belgium,and the middle east trying to look like British firearms. I am suspicious of
your example.......Terry

bleyd · Post by **bleyd** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 10:59 pm

I don't think it's British. Other than the serial numbers, small crown on the right and .44 on the left there's no sign of markings.

It WAS in a fire thus the poor condition of both of them. I doubt very much either of these will see any action but don't have the heart to throw them out. I can whip out the magnifying glass out again but doubt I'll find anything. Just figured other than a gun message board this would be the place to ask. I can clean it up seeing It's really not going to damage anything. Thanks for the input.

Just curious as to WHO made it and a bit more of the History. The Bulldog I was able to find more about and am thinking of cleaning that one up first.

Terryhimself · Post by **Terryhimself** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 11:37 pm

I have a simular Bulldog that I am saving for a shadow box with a photo of Sherlock and Watson!!
.....Terry

bleyd · Post by **bleyd** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 11:53 pm

That's not a bad idea at all. It's still considered a firearm so I'd rather it not be taken outside the home at all.

Rook · Post by **Rook** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 2:31 pm

The larger pistol looks like a "Webley Pryse."

There's a super expensive one here...

http://www.collectorsfirearms.com/admin ... emID=27891

Which should give you some idea what it should look like when not burnt.

Hope that helps!

Russ

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