British Bulldog Revolvers

Firearms Friday has returned! In this video, Evan talks about the popular British Bulldog revolver.

[@davidabney7700]

A "modern day" reproduction of the British Bulldog Revolver would be a old cowboys dream pocket gun! Love these antique Bulldogs snubs!

[@AnotherReincarnation_No84]

Nice, looks like Belgium was Khiber pass of the era :)

[@Shot_Gunner]

I inherited a revolver that looks identical to the engraved model you have on display here but it appears to be a .32 caliber of sorts. Also, it has the letters LB inscribed on the grips. Not sure who makes it but it appears to be made with precision and not a cheap revolver. Only thing is that I cannot find one like it to find out what it is.

[@evangreen9430]

Are there any other markings on the firearm? Proof marks or anything that would indicate the country of origin?

[@scottbates7316]

So glad you showed a bulldog. I've always been interested in them after seeing Bob Dalton's in the Dalton museum in KS.

[@kirk189]

Glad you brought Firearm Friday back!

[@iainsanders4775]

My father had one of those on his own timber cruising-expedition in Mexico in 1926/7. I've a photo of him wearing it on the banks of the remote Rio Humaya, Durango, with a bullet-slide for a full reload. Very interesting that Custer may have had a pair at his 1876 demise. Thankfully, my dad survived his expedition!. (His father had emigrated from Birmingham, England, 1886 & smuggled a 'little gun' into the US through New Orleans, in his pocket. The customs man was a 'lazy fellow' & never searched him. Possibly a Bulldog - even the same one!).

[@sgtmajtrapp3391]

Understand CUSTER had them too, looks like the loading and ejection method the Russians must have liked since they seemed to copy it Ejector rod and loading ejecting are identical

[@evangreen9430]

Yes, there are reports that Custer had a pair at the Little Bighorn. He was a firearms enthusiast and did not limit himself to guns issued by the military. The SGT MAJ below is correct, the operation resembles the Nagant. An unusual weapon in its own right with the unique method of sealing the cylinder to the forcing cone when fired.

[@maxcarroll1336]

Great video! I just inherited an English Bulldog 450 Adams in very nice condition. I’m trying to learn all about it, can you provide an email that I may talk to you about it? Thank you! Max

[@evangreen9430]

Max, I apologize for missing your request for an email address. You can contact me at [e-mail]. I would be happy to try to help you with your revolver.

[@carlbowles1808]

Excellent revolver I would carry.

[@Matteo-ks6fn]

Very interesting pieces but looks like you can swap barrel and striking pin - kind en block, is it? And wonder why they went with such an odd extracting rod...

[@dennycraig8483]

I had one of these as a kid, I can remember a bulldogs head stamp on it. I was only 13. My mum never knew. I lost some parts of the mechanism what held chamber in place and I never had any cartridges. God bless the 80s..lol. ex army pistols were common and rifle bayonets.. I haven't seen one in nearly 20+ years..

[@markeaston4942]

FYI... A Bulldog was used in the assassination of President James Garfield in July 1881.

[@evangreen9430]

Thanks for adding that information. I was aware of the assassination of Garfield but did not know about the gun that was used.

[@allenschmitz9644]

and McKinley 9/14/01 Bulldog 32 cal long.

[@lesjames5191]

Very interesting, Never seen one of those before. 🇬🇧

[@bluster684]

The only video with information about these revolvers. I really appreciate it. I’ve been trying to identify my British bulldog for a while now, since it has the stamping, and is similar in quality to the 2nd revolver shown, I can assume it’s a Belgian copy. Still not positive what it’s chambered in tho.

[@gijoe508]

Another great video! Keep them coming!

[@vincentmueller3717]

And let's not forget the revolvers marked "American British Bulldog". Talk about trading on a name.

[@frankhinkle5772]

A lot of history to those Bulldog revolvers'.

[@culshie]

If those are Belgian and that does seem most likely the proof mark is usually to be found on the breech end of the cylinder a oval containing the letters E,L,G, for Liege. It is my recollection that Custer was carrying a pair of "Webley", R.I.C. revolvers in .450 at the Little Bighorn not 'Bulldogs", although you could claim the R.I.C. (Royal Irish Constabulary) was the inspiration for the Bulldog.

[@blackpowderfirearmenthusia3194]

Good video thank you.

[@INDOsMOKE94]

How do you replace a broken trigger return spring on one of these

[@josephwood2431]

There’s two different ways. Take it to this gun smith, or take it to that gun smith.

[@INDOsMOKE94]

@@josephwood2431 you're a genius! How do you do it?

[@jeffryrichardson9105]

Thank you!👍🏾😀❤️🇺🇸

[@noahcount7132]

As you said, Owen, INTERESTING revolvers. You've been absent far too long. Now that you're back, don't even contemplate any more skylarking. You and the firearms featured in your videos have been sorely missed.

[@wsmvolunteers8588]

Thanks, Noah. I appreciate your loyalty. Glad you like our videos.

[@tedwilliams476]

Those are marked "British Bulldog" but neither are British manufactured nor are they Webleys!!!! They are Belgian made clones!

[@evangreen9430]

I agree, Belgian clones.

[@larry1824]

Tunstall owned one

[@budhancock5615]

How much for a British blue dog 44 caliber pistol original

[@mitchellcleveland6182]

That looks like a 3-in barrel. I thought it came in two and a half inch?

[@sixshooter3313]

👍

[@matthewhicks1725]

Custer carried 2 Bulldogs to the Little Bighorn

[@anaberbakov4452]

Buldog revolver i colt 1873 su ikone.kao i kalasnikov i valter ppk.kalasnikov i valter sam imao a o coltu i buldog maštam.

[@sgtmajtrapp3391]

Oh that's in their 1895 Nagant 7.62x38R caliber handgun

[@evangreen9430]

I did not notice the resemblance even though I once owned a Nagant revolver. Trust the Russians to come up some odd firearms.