Original Belgian 11mm Pinfire Double Action Revolver Retailed by Eduard Unschuld in Pest, Hungary - Circa 1855 German Mauser 98k K98 commonly referred to as the

commonly referred to as the M-1855 Root

It features a cleanly embossed “US” on the outer flap and has a cleanly stamped manufacturer’s mark on the reverse:

Rollins – Orlando

The rest of the leather is still relatively supple

Shortly after this in November 1944 the specification was changed to have the rim seam in the rear of the helmet

Original Belgian 11mm Pinfire Double Action Revolver Retailed by Eduard Unschuld in Pest, Hungary - Circa 1855 German Mauser 98k K98 commonly referred to as theOriginal item. Only One Available. This is a matured example of a Belgian Pinfire revolver, made very much in the French style. It looks to be in 11mm Lefaucheux pinfire chambering, double single action with a 6 round cylinder. The cylinder bears a clear E L G * in an Oval marking, indicating manufacture in Lige, Belgium. There are also CROWN U proof marks on the barrel and cylinder, which would be for one of the Belgian sub inspectors. A CROWN EL 68