ron_brock Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 I've had this for several years but have not found it listed in a book to identify it positively. Top is marked Md 1915. There are a few markings on the side A*F and 8M/M. I believe it to be a Spanish copy of a Belgian or French revolver. I've seen some discussion on Gunboards about these but nobody had a positive ID. Thought I would throw it up here to see if anyone had a book with a positive ID. Not sure on the caliber as it's larger than 8mm, I am guessing it was rechambered. It shoots 38S&W nicely. - Ron 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalbert Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 Ron, How many rounds does the cylinder hold? I looked through the "Hayes Handgun Omnibus," and I think it may be a copy of a Belgian made 8mm "Pieper Bayard 1912 American." They are supposed to hold 7 rounds. One item noted is "Unusual yoke cylinder lock." Yours looks very similar to the one in the book. David Albertdalbert@sturmgewehr.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z3BigDaddy Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 Hayes Handgun Omnibus? Are you one of the three people that bought that book... I have the fancy smancy copy if you need it for your collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalbert Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 Hayes Handgun Omnibus? Are you one of the three people that bought that book... I have the fancy smancy copy if you need it for your collection. I think he might have sold 4 copies. It's good for stuff like this, but I haven't referenced it much. I think the copy I have will do...Thanks! David Albertdalbert@sturmgewehr.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron_brock Posted November 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 Hi David, The cylinder is set up for six rounds. Regardless, I do believe ther Spanish copy makes sense. Some time back I bought a book on Spanish guns, thinking it would be in there, but no luck. What is the Omnibus? Must be a British book. - Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalbert Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 Ron, It's a Hayes/Skennerton book...Australian. http://www.amazon.com/The-Hayes-Handgun-Omnibus-Encyclopedia/dp/0949749834 David Albertdalbert@sturmgewehr.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSMGguy Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 I like to think that I have a pretty extensive reference library, but this one is a stumper. That suggests that the gun was probably made in small numbers and/or likely was not adopted by the military or police forces of any nation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron_brock Posted November 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 I like to think that I have a pretty extensive reference library, but this one is a stumper. That suggests that the gun was probably made in small numbers and/or likely was not adopted by the military or police forces of any nation.I believe you are correct. It seems that it was built for a military purpose (evidence of a lanyard ring on the butt), but either was never adopted or issued in any number. Do I get some sort of major award for the first stump the experts? Maybe a nice leg lamp since we've not arrived at a definitive identification. I have one or two other oddball military items I will pull out and photograph over the coming weeks. - Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalbert Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 I like to think that I have a pretty extensive reference library, but this one is a stumper. That suggests that the gun was probably made in small numbers and/or likely was not adopted by the military or police forces of any nation.I believe you are correct. It seems that it was built for a military purpose (evidence of a lanyard ring on the butt), but either was never adopted or issued in any number. Do I get some sort of major award for the first stump the experts? Maybe a nice leg lamp since we've not arrived at a definitive identification. I have one or two other oddball military items I will pull out and photograph over the coming weeks. - Ron Ron, Yes, you get the first "I Stumped The Experts" award, but I think I found the pistol of which yours is a copy. A leg lamp is an great suggestion for the trophy. I look forward to other posts like this. It has the makings of becoming a very fun forum if we can get some further participation. David Albertdalbert@sturmgewehr.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m3bobby Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 (edited) Is this yours or is this another? https://www.proxibid...63&lid=11842310 and this one http://www.hermann-historica.de/auktion/hhm52.pl?f=NR&c=53704&t=temartic_S_D&db=kat52_S.txt Edited November 23, 2012 by m3bobby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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