Antique 11mm Pin Fire Revolver - FREE P & P. in Hitchin
A Rare Large closed frame Belgium Antique 11mm Pin Fire Revolver with foliate engraving by known gunsmith Marriette. As an Antique no firearms licence (FAC) is required under section 58 (2). Featuring a 5 1/2 Round Barrel, with unusual 5 rifling groves, stamped MEROLLA NAPOLI to the top. Forward of the cylinder is stamped MARIETTE BREVETE on two lines and the Crown and letter V. To the face of the cylinder is a letter stamp M and to the rear a number 6. The barrel and forward frame part is also stamped with the number 6. Which indicates to me that that these are factory numbers to match parts or it's serial number 6. I believe these where military issue, especially with the lanyard ring, but the loading system in which the whole front frame and barrel has to be removed to load didn't catch on. Its working in Single and Double action and everything is tight and crisp including indexing. On lock up a firm hand can move the cylinder side to side by just 1mm, but no forward to rear movement. The Ebony grips foliate engraving is rubbed, but have no cracks or chips. Delivery via Express 48 Payment via Paypal.