CW era Derringer?? IDed as Belgian Boot pistol, thanks BCH

[umrgolf]

CW era Derringer?? ID'ed as Belgian Boot pistol, thanks BCH

Dug this today, not even sure that it's a gun

 

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[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: CW era Derringer??

Yes it is!! Cool find. Its the brass barrel and frame from an old Belgian boot pistol. Your holding it upside down.

 

[umrgolf]

Re: CW era Derringer??

Yes it is!! Cool find. Its the brass barrel and frame from an old Belgian boot pistol. Your holding it upside down.

Holy crap, that's awesome!! and now makes much more sense that it's not a sight

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: CW era Derringer?? ID'ed as Belgian Boot pistol, thanks BCH

Your welcome. There were several found by other TN members. I believe it is 1840-1860. Look here for the proof mark. This is the mark of the Liege Gun Works of Belgium. http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,287229.0.html

 

[Gypsy Heart]

Re: CW era Derringer?? ID'ed as Belgian Boot pistol, thanks BCH

Very cool find!!!!

 

[Ramitt]

Re: CW era Derringer?? ID'ed as Belgian Boot pistol, thanks BCH

Great find! And once again a great ID by BCH. Well done.

 

[Adventure Wolf]

Re: CW era Derringer?? ID'ed as Belgian Boot pistol, thanks BCH

To bad you're missing a piece of the trigger guard.