Original Belgian Tip Up Single Action Possibly Experimental Revolver Attributed to Charles-François Galand (1832 - 1900) of Liège and Paris - Circa 1870 British Swagger Stick and was approved in 1939

and was approved in 1939

It is however one of those Model 1863s ordered directly by a state

While it does appear to be of German origin

Included is the original case

Original Belgian Tip Up Single Action Possibly Experimental Revolver Attributed to Charles-François Galand (1832 - 1900) of Liège and Paris - Circa 1870 British Swagger Stick and was approved in 1939Original item. One of a Kind. This is a very interesting late 19th century revolver, offered in AS FOUND well patinated condition, almost certainly in a barn or out building. Still in working condition, it appears to fire single action only, and has a very interesting "tip up" design, where the lower portion of the trigger guard is a lever for unlocking the action. Turning it to the left moves the hammer back, and then pulling the front portion of the