"Werblys" Bull Dog 44 cal revolver.
Item is an antique Webley style 44 caliber cartridge revolver. Based on the markings I presume it to be of Belgian make. I spoken with some other knowledgeable people who suggest it is likely a knockoff of the popular British design of the same revolver. Laying on its side the revolver is approximately 6x4 inches. The chamber measures .429 - .430 which seems consistent with 44 caliber bullets. The gun is in remarkably good condition with very few scratches and very little wear. At this time I have not yet fired it. Though I intend to attempt some light custom loads so as to not exceed what would have been expected of the gun at the time it was made. I've ordered a book on the subject so don't worry about me. I have looked the gun over quite thoroughly though I have not disassembled it to the point where I undid all the screws. I'm unable to find any serial number on the gun. Though it's possible that that could be underneath a part that's been screwed on. When pulling the trigger the gun seems to function correctly when using it in the double action sense. But single action seems to catch on something and not work correctly most of the time.
Purchased from an antique curio table at a gun show. I "speculate" that it may be a Belgian bootleg of the popular British handgun based on the misspelling on top of the gun in which the maker wrote "Werblys Bull dog" instead of "Webleys bull dog."
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Dear Kaelan,
Thank you for your help and patience. My sincere apologies for the delay with the apprisal.
Actually, this revolver keeps its mysteries. The proof and seen marks are not identified. I am corresponding with a colleague about your revolver if you allow that. I have to ask you for some more patience.
With kind regards,
George
Understood. I've added additional images which are hopefully of a clear enough quality. One small update. I've remeasured the chambers on the wheel. The loading end measures as .445 inches, while the firing end measures as .440. there is a subtle tapering. Based on this, I believe that the gun is actually chambered in "44 smith and Wesson american." Which is an antiquated round somewhat common to the era.