Belgian Copy OF S&W, .44W - The Firearms Forum

gunbb · 12-08-2011, 01:35 PM

Anyone know anything about these? I picked it upo and assume it's 44-40. can you shoot modern ammo? The gun itself is tight with cosmoline coming out of the hammer and frame area.All comments appreciated, Thanks, BB

Hawg · 12-08-2011, 02:15 PM

If it's 44-40 it should be marked 44 WCF. It could also be 44 Russian or 44 S&W. I wouldn't think it would be smokeless proofed but maybe somebody else knows for sure.

Little Rooster · 12-08-2011, 04:12 PM

It very well could be 44 russian. Can you find a serial number on it?

12-08-2011, 01:35 PM	#1
gunbb Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 4	Belgian Copy OF S&W, .44W Anyone know anything about these? I picked it upo and assume it's 44-40. can you shoot modern ammo? The gun itself is tight with cosmoline coming out of the hammer and frame area.All comments appreciated, Thanks, BB Attached Images -->

12-08-2011, 02:15 PM	#2
Hawg Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1,558	Re: Belgian Copy OF S&W, .44W If it's 44-40 it should be marked 44 WCF. It could also be 44 Russian or 44 S&W. I wouldn't think it would be smokeless proofed but maybe somebody else knows for sure.

12-08-2011, 04:12 PM	#3
Little Rooster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Old Dominion Posts: 564	Re: Belgian Copy OF S&W, .44W It very well could be 44 russian. Can you find a serial number on it? __________________ "Far better it is to dare mighty things, than to take rank with those poor, timid spirits who know Victory Nor Defeat" Teddy Roosevelt