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Belgium British Bulldog Revolver 230 Eley

Belgium British Bulldog Revolver 230 Eley. Patented in 1873. Blade front and notch rear sights, with a zig-zag pattern engraved on the barrel, scroll designs on the cylinder, sides of the frame, and the backstrap, Liege proof and one line patent marking on the cylinder which reads…”RIMFIRE PISTOL 230 ELEY’S CART DEPOSIT CO 27 NOV 1873″ Folding trigger and the hammer spur has been removed at some time and smooth bird’s head (ivory?) grips. With it’s original small pocketbook in faded purple leather. Two spring-loaded latches are present, a pushbutton which reveals a standard billfold, and a slider which pops open to expose a French-cut purple velvet lined case with lidded compartment.