Can you help me identify this gun? - The Firearms Forum

markz68 · 10-26-2009, 07:50 AM

My dad inherited a gun from his uncle, but we don't know anything about it.

On the top of the revolver it says "B. GUYOT" and "50 RUE DE LYON". There are a couple of other markings that look like a small star and a capital "G"

I found this auction with a very similar gun, but Dad's doesn't have an external hammer.

Here are pics of Dad's gun:

woolleyworm · 10-26-2009, 09:00 AM

I'm out the door on my way to Vegas, so very quickly, do some searching on Velodog and I think you'll be able to pin down a model number.

hrf · 10-26-2009, 09:09 AM

The ELG in oval with no crown indicates made in Belgium before 1893. B. Guyot was probably a retailer in Paris.

The "Velo-Dog" types were similar but took a longer cartridge. Your gun is probably chambered for the European .320 revolver cartridge.

22WRF · 10-26-2009, 09:10 AM

Even though it has the name of a French maker the proof on the cyl is Belgian

TRAP55 · 10-26-2009, 07:30 PM

Mark, I gave you some good info and links on mauser central.

markz68 · 10-27-2009, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by TRAP55

Mark, I gave you some good info and links on mauser central.

Great, thanks!

10-26-2009, 07:50 AM	#1
markz68 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2	Can you help me identify this gun? My dad inherited a gun from his uncle, but we don't know anything about it. On the top of the revolver it says "B. GUYOT" and "50 RUE DE LYON". There are a couple of other markings that look like a small star and a capital "G" I found this auction with a very similar gun, but Dad's doesn't have an external hammer. Here are pics of Dad's gun: -->

10-26-2009, 09:00 AM	#2
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10-26-2009, 09:09 AM	#3
hrf Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,281	Re: Can you help me identify this gun? The ELG in oval with no crown indicates made in Belgium before 1893. B. Guyot was probably a retailer in Paris. The "Velo-Dog" types were similar but took a longer cartridge. Your gun is probably chambered for the European .320 revolver cartridge.

10-26-2009, 09:10 AM	#4
22WRF Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pea Ridge, FL Contributor Posts: 4,253	Re: Can you help me identify this gun? Even though it has the name of a French maker the proof on the cyl is Belgian __________________ NRA GOA CCRKBA Happiness is a warm barrel

10-26-2009, 07:30 PM	#5
TRAP55 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Occupied Territory Of Kalifornia Posts: 1,834	Re: Can you help me identify this gun? Mark, I gave you some good info and links on mauser central. __________________ Aim small...Miss small www.mausercentral.com/forum