Dolne-system Revolver Known As The ‘apache’ - Liège, Belgium - 1869–1870

Dolne system revolver called "Apache"
Liège, Belgium
1869-1870
Steel
H. : 11 , L. : 16 cm
Blade length : 8.8 cm
Cal. : 7 mm pin

Punch and dagger system revolver, "Dolne" called "Apache", with pin.
Hollow barrel, six-chambered, hallmarked "ELG" in an oval representing the ordinary proof of a black powder weapon in Liege, Belgium; control hallmark.
Steel articulated carbine and punch, with 4 rings, marked "L. DOLNE INVUR" and stamped "4731".
Dog without crest.
Folding trigger tail.
Steel blade, with four sides and median edge; folding, with detent.

DOLNE Lambert, arms manufacturer from Liège (Belgium), inventor of the Apache revolver (folding American punch revolver with folding blade). Patented in 1869 and 1870.

Bibliography: A similar example is reproduced in Firearms Curiosa, by Lewis Winant, p.91.

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This collector's weapon is, according to article L311-2 of the Code de la sécurité intérieure, classified as a collector's weapon, category D. Its acquisition and possession are free. We remind you that their sale is forbidden to minors.