^Lot 765 Antique Belgian Double Action Pocket Revolver

Antique Belgian Double Action Pocket Revolver, by Antoine Masereel, Li‚ge, #280, 8mm (.32) CF cal., blued 3.5'' part round-part octagonal barrel made integral with solid frame having a swing-out loading gate and integral gripstraps, fluted 5-shot round cylinder; frame marked ''(crown)/A. Masereel/Li‚ge'' and ''280'' on left side, with Belgian proofmarks on right, and with a lanyard loop on the oval buttcap; straw-color hammer, trigger and cylinder spindle; checkered two-piece hardwood grips. Condition is excellent, retaining approx. 98% original deep blue and straw colors. Grips are as new with sharp checkering. Action functions; bore is brilliant with defined rifling. Est.: $250-$400. (Antique)