Please help ID an old European revolver

[Frenchie]

I could be wrong, but I think it's telling me, "Je suis un Belge" (I'm Belgian). What do you far more learned gentlemen think? It's a breakopen, of course, and loaded with 9mm cartridges. It has "DENMARK" stamped on top along with a crown mark and "SA", there are also quite a few proof marks and stuff on it as well. That's all I know of it, I'm trying to help a friend on another gun forum. Here's the link: http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?p=331969&posted=1#post331969

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[St. George]

Ask your friend for any and all markings on the piece.

They'll typically be atop the barrel, on the frame and sometimes the backstrap.

European revolvers will also share assembly numbers - frame, cylinder and backstrap - sometimes on 'all' removeable parts.

If he can supply the markings - then we can do something.

Vaya,

Scouts Out!

[Frenchie]

There are matching numbers on many parts, I'm guessing they're the "removable" ones. Your request for a detailed description of all markings has been relayed, sir.

Add: Got it! Danish Model 1891 Army revolver. http://www.oldammo.com/june04.htm

[Dalton Masterson]

Thats the Naval revolver according to the book I have.
Glad you found what you were looking for!
DM

[St. George]

It's a five-shot, hinged frame, self-ejecting, double-action Danish Naval Revolver.

Model of 1891.

Made at Liege - probably by J.B. Ronge fils - based upon a Belgian commercial piece known as a 'Le Vaux'.

The half-round/half-octagonal barrel and lever safety found on the Model of 1891 are not found on the 'Le Vaux' version but are presumed to have been specified by the Danish Naval purchasing authority.

9mm Centerfire.

Vaya,

Scouts Out!

[Frenchie]

I strongly suspected it was made in Belgium. It just has that "look". Merci beaucoup, messieurs.

[St. George]

Je vous en prie, mes ami...

Always happy to help where I can.

Vaya,

Scouts Out!

[the missing link]

This is a Danish naval revolver model 1891. Manufactured by J.B.Ronge`fils, Liege, whose name appears on the righthand side.On top of frame the letters "SA" whits stands for See Artilleri.

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[Hunter]

I think the factory's use of the word artilleri/artillery in describing the revolver might be somewhat optimistic  Cool looking revolver though 

[St. George]

'See Artillerie' would describe the Danish equivalent department of 'Naval Ordnance'

They were the owner of the piece and the contracting agency for its development..

Think of the 'US Property' marking on American service pistols.

Vaya,

Scouts Out!