^Lot 1361 L.FRANCOTTE BELGIUM VELO DOG TYPE REVOLVER

SERIAL 3565. BARREL 1 7/8". CALIBER 8 MM, Five shot, double action, folding trigger, blue with case color frame and black gutta percha grips. Frame stamped L.FRANCOTTE A LIEGE. " The Velo-Dog (also known as a Revolver de Poche[1]) was a pocket revolver originally created in France by René Galand, son of Charles-Francois Galand in the late 19th century as a defense for cyclists against dog attacks.[2] The name is a compound word composed of "velocipede" and "dog" CONDITION. Very fine with 75% color, some quite bright. 70% bright blue on barrel mixing patina. Fine action and bore. C&R