Some of the most beautiful work of this craftsman, and many others, are in this book “Liège Gunmakers through their Work. 1800 - 1950”.
For more detail see: LIEGE GUNMAKERS
Technicals details of Galand
Galand "à extraction"
Some views of a
Galand
with “automatic” extraction first type with short barrel and also a
Galand
second type (without finger rest).
Gribeauval
First type with short barrel
Second type (without rest finger)
Galand "to extraction"
Galand Sportsman
Revolver "SPORTSMAN", Galand system with stick of shoulder articulated.
By addition of a collapsible grip, Charles-François Galand, transforms his revolver 1868 with automatic extractor "Models frame" out of weapon intended for hunting for big game.
It acts here of a revolver with barrel and cylinder slipping, with "Automatic" extractor by ring, with rebounding hammer, 6 shots, calibres 450, barrel (long) octagonal striped, nickelled.
Marking Galand Paris - manufacture of Liège (ELG on star in an oval)
Collection of the Museum of Weapons of Liege (which I thank)
HPH
Galand Sommerville with short lever
Cal. 450
Galand 1870
Small frame Galand revolver with original fitted purse.
The barrel and cylinder assembly can be taken away from the standing breech by turning the lever located on the right side of the frame by 180 degree. Folding trigger. Non-fluted cylinder. Left side of the barrel housing displays following markings, "Galand Fabt".
Galand M.1872 military revolver
(Romanian M.1874?). Blue finish. Military or police issue markings are stamped on the right side of the frame, "24". The same number is stamped on the hilt, next to the lanyard ring. Left side of the grip displays soldier's initials, "VL". Very interesting design! The barrel and cylinder assembly slides longitudinally away from the standing breech as the actuating lever (which forms the trigger guard) is pulled downward. Non-fluted cylinder. Right side of the barrel displays following markings, "Crown over R" and "Star over P". The latter mark is also stamped on the right side of the frame and on the cylinder.
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Galand
Cal. 9mm
