{"product_id":"original-victorian-belgian-bulldog-webley-style-11mm-double-action-revolver-by-max-fliegenschmidt-of-liege-serial-12-circa-1895","title":"Original Victorian Belgian \"Bulldog\" Webley Style 11mm Double Action Revolver by Max Fliegenschmidt of Liège Serial 12 - Circa 1895","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. The early revolver designs made by Philip Webley \u0026amp; Son of Birmingham were very popular and in many ways revolutionary. They are most known for their \"tip up\" or \"top break\" models such as the Webley-Pryse revolver, but they also made well-regarded solid frame examples, such as the No.5, the Royal Irish Constabulary, and \"British Bulldog\" models. Due to this they served as an inspiration to many other designs, including what we have here, a Webley-style \"Belgian Bulldog\" revolver in 11mm, made by \u003cstrong\u003eMax Fliegenschmidt of Liège\u003c\/strong\u003e circa 1895.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt features the pull out ejector rod stored inside the arbor pin, which swivels to the right to eject cartridges, and there is a loading gate in the recoil shield on the right side to allow loading. The cylinder is very much Webley-inspired, with deep \"church steeple\" style flutes. The design is double-action, though it can be used in single action as well. It has a \"bird's head\" style grip with a lanyard on the bottom, like many military service revolvers of the time. Unlike the usual design however, it features a safety on the left side of the frame above the grip, which locks the action completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with many Belgian revolvers of the time, it is minimally marked, as often the retailer would add their own markings to the barrel, frame, or both. It is marked with a \u003cstrong\u003eCROWN \/ MF\u003c\/strong\u003e maker marking on the lower left frame, one of the trademarks registered by Max FLIEGENSCHMIDT on November 19, 1891, though we have sometimes seen this as going back to 1888. He operated at Rue du Vivier, 30 in Liège, Belgium, and was very well regarded. There are multiple examples of his worn easily researchable on the internet, and he looks to have made a good variety of different styles of revolvers. The lower front of the frame, the arbor pin, and the cylinder are marked with 12, which we believe is the serial number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are additional markings on the right breech end of the barrel and on the frame next to it. Both are marked with a \u003cstrong\u003e★ \/ B\u003c\/strong\u003e inspector's marking, and there is a \u003cstrong\u003eCROWN \/ R \u003c\/strong\u003eon the barrel, used to indicate rifled barrels in a handgun starting in 1894. There is an additional CROWN \/ L inspector marking on the barrel. There is another \u003cstrong\u003e★ \/ B\u003c\/strong\u003e on the back of the cylinder, along with \u003cstrong\u003eE \/ L G \/ *\u003c\/strong\u003e in a \u003cstrong\u003e\"Crowned\" oval\u003c\/strong\u003e, indicating manufacture and inspection in Liège, Belgium starting in 1891. This proof had been introduced for exported arms to comply with new proof laws in Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall condition is very good, with the original bluing still very well retained on the frame and barrel, while the hammer, trigger, and ejector look to have originally been case colored, and the finish has faded.The lanyard ring is still present, and the grip is in very good condition, still retaining strong checkering and showing no major wear or damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe action works very well in single action, though the hammer pull is definitely a bit strong. It works relatively well in single action, however usually the trigger does not release from the hammer, and gets pulled back forward with it. The loading gate and ejector lever work very well. The bore is in very good condition, showing a mostly bright finish with clear lands and grooves. There is some wear to the lands, and past fouling and oxidation evident, so it definitely did see use, but was well cared for. It is well above what we usually see for a black powder revolver form this era. The revolver breaks down correctly, for cleaning, and we did not notice any difficulties or missing parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very interesting Webley-Style \"Belgian Bulldog\" revolver by Max Fliegenschmidt, in lovely condition. Ready to research and display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture: circa 1895\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: .11mm\u003cbr\u003eAmmunition Type: Centerfire Cartridge\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 8 1\/2 inches\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 4 1\/8 inches\u003cbr\u003eAction: External Hammer Double\/Single Action\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: 6 Shot Revolver\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45105789993029,"sku":"ONJR26MYMF033","price":1695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/34CDD428-2AE9-46B3-9E14-CB9EA5897D46.jpg?v=1780693863","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-victorian-belgian-bulldog-webley-style-11mm-double-action-revolver-by-max-fliegenschmidt-of-liege-serial-12-circa-1895","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}