Original Belgian 11mm Pinfire Double Action Revolver Retailed by Eduard Unschuld in Pest, Hungary - Circa 1855 German Mauser 98k K98 and the original three groove

and the original three groove rifling is still strong

For his service during the war Pownall was awarded the Distinguished Service Order in 1918

as well as a bit on the piping

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

The Battle of MidwayThe Battle of Midway is remembered as one of the turning points in the Pacific

Original Belgian 11mm Pinfire Double Action Revolver Retailed by Eduard Unschuld in Pest, Hungary - Circa 1855 German Mauser 98k K98 and the original three grooveOriginal 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