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compact revolver with folding triger

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I have a small compact pistol with a folding trigger. There are no makers name or caliber on it, I tried a 22mag and it fits fine but not sure if this is the correct caliber. Hopefully the pictures are clear enough for any help you can give me. Thanks!!
 

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It is Belgian, made for the 5.6mm Velodog cartridge. It dates to about the 1890's. The cartridge name comes from a combination of Velocipede (an old name for a bicycle) and "dog"; the guns were made for use by bicyclists to defend themselves against attacks by dogs.

Similar revolvers of that era have much shorter cylinders and were made for other cartridges; some people lump them all under the "Velodog" label, but actually only those made for the Velodog cartridge, like yours, are true Velodog revolvers.

Value is not high, but a true Velodog brings a bit more than other similar guns. I would WAG at $150. The .22 Magnum will fit, but would not fire, as the Velodog cartridge is center fire. (It is good that the .22 Magnum would not fire; it would probably blow the old gun apart.)

Jim
 
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