Original Belgian .38cal Rimfire Liège Proofed Double Action Revolver Serial 380 with Foldaway Trigger - Circa 1880

Item DescriptionOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely French-style revolver, made in Liège, Belgium for World distribution. These were very popular during the late Victorian Age, and were perfect for a large vest pocket. Six shot in .38cal Rimfire was enough to see any unwanted attentions off and with a fold away trigger the revolver was easy to conceal, as it would not catch on the pocket when drawing. It has lovely engraved and embossed designs on much of the revolver, and is marked on the left side of the barrel breech AND on the cylinder withACIER FONDU, or 'Cast Steel'. It has serial number380stamped on the cylinder.The cylinder is also stamped with the BelgianE. / L.G. / *in an oval marking, indicating manufacture in the legendary gun-making city of Liège, Belgium. There is no 'Crown' on the marking, so it was definitely made prior to 1893. It also has someCrown / Tmarking on the front of the cylinder, and other single letter proofs elsewhere on the revolver. We removed the grips, and the frame is markedGRon the right side, withJFandSDstamped on the right side. These may be maker markings or possibly inspection stamps, and definitely a great avenues for future research.Overall condition is still very good, with the embossed and engraved designs still crisp, and there is still a good amount of the original bluing in areas, while the rest has been removed by cleaning. We do not see any peppering, pitting, or major oxidation. The grip scales are in lovely condition with a great color, showing some denting around the bottoms.The action cycles in single and double action, though the cylinder often springs back after the hammer is released, so it does not advance at times, and needs to be revolved by hand. This affects both single and double action. The loading gate is present and fully functional, however the ejector rod that would normally be inside the arbor pin is not present. We checked the bore, and it is in very good condition, showing a mostly bright finish with crisp lands and grooves. There is just a bit of past oxidation and fouling visible, now cleaned away.A very necessary item for self protection in late Victorian England, New York or any city in the U.S. Antique and ready to display!Specifications:Year of Manufacture: circa 1880Caliber: .30 cal.Ammunition Type: Rimfire CartridgeBarrel Length: 3 inchesOverall Length: 6 1/2 inchesAction: Single/DoubleFeed System: 6 Shot RevolverNOTE: International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these. International customers should always consult their country's antique gun laws prior to ordering.Shipping RestrictionsThis product is not available for shipping in US state(s): New JerseyThis product is available for international shipping.Payment OptionsNot eligible for payment with Paypal or AmazonLegal InformationIMA considers all of our antique guns as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 921(a)(16) defines antique firearms as all guns made prior to 1899. This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering because they are not legally considered firearms. No FFL, C&R or any license is required to possess, transport, sell or trade Antique guns. All rifles and muskets sold by IMA that were manufactured prior to 1899 are considered Antiques by the US BATF (United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms). Therefore, all of IMA's Antique guns may be shipped to all US States and most nations around the world.These antique guns are not sold in 'live' condition, and are not tested for the ability to feed or load any type of cartridge. They are sold as collector's items or as 'wall hangers' not for use, and we make no guarantees regarding functionality aside from what is stated in the description. Any attempt at restoring an antique gun to be operational is strongly discouraged and is done so at the risk of the customer. By purchasing an antique gun from IMA you thereby release IMA, its employees and corporate officers from any and all liability associated with use of our Antique guns.Pre-1899 Manufacture, no licenses required, allowed to ship to almost any deliverable address across the globe. Please note that for international shipping, these MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services. International customers should always consult their country's antique gun laws prior to ordering.