Need help Identifying Found Pistol

[1badlvn]

Hello thank you for reading. I found this pistol in my grandfather's estate after he passed away. He had never mentioned it and I know nothing about this pistol. If someone could help me identify it and what caliber it would be great. Anything helps. Thank you! You can post here or send me a PM.

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[1badlvn]

Here are more photos

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[sealocan]

I believe that type of action is sometimes referred to as a "side lever action" pistol. I think it followed the "Jones under lever " design that some early shotgun had. That might help your internet searches.


Can you make out any of the words even though it might be in a foreign language like the makers name or any other words?

I think I see the last name of page but it's hard from just photos.

[sealocan]

This pistol that I've linked to below seems to be similar with the same type of pointed metal pommel on the bottom of hand grip but maybe more of a plain Jane model and a German make.

https://www.collectorebooks.com/gregg01/germanpistol/Lot-85.htm

[Unbekannt]

Check the register. It doesn't exist if it is not on the register for Californians. How the hell can anyone legally own a gun they found?

[sealocan]

I think I'm getting warmer...

https://www.gunauction.com/buy/14444994

[LeadFarmer74]

Check the register. It doesn't exist if it is not on the register for Californians. How the hell can anyone legally own a gun they found?

What register? Do you mean the roster? It looks to be a curio and relic so roster doesn’t apply. Very cool gun OP good luck getting information on it.

[sealocan]

You asked us to find the caliber but it would help if you put something in the photos that give us a better estimation of size... for instance does a pencil fit inside the barrel?

If you happened to have a yellow plastic anchor used for putting the screws into drywall, the yellow size is usually the same as a .22 caliber (and can be used for SNAP caps in a pinch).

That said, I'd be extremely cautious about trying to fire it, until it was thoroughly given the OK by a competent gunsmith.

[sealocan]

I think Unbekannt was just kidding with you.
And making fun of California's restrictions of your second amendment rights.




I think.

[1badlvn]

I believe that type of action is sometimes referred to as a "side lever action" pistol. I think it followed the "Jones under lever " design that some early shotgun had. That might help your internet searches.





Can you make out any of the words even though it might be in a foreign language like the makers name or any other words?



I think I see the last name of page but it's hard from just photos.

Thank you for your replies. As far as the caliber I know a 357 fits but is kind of loose in the chamber and is too long A 40 did not fit at all? It has an engraving up top I will try to upload a better photo.


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[1badlvn]

Here are some more photos.

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[Pardini]

Le Page wax bullet dueling pistol

[1badlvn]

More photos. Thank you guys for the help so far.

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[1badlvn]

Le Page wax bullet dueling pistol

Definetly I I think it is let page pistol but I don't know the first name. Also this has a chamber plus it has rifling so I am thinking this is an actual pistol.

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[sealocan]

I thought I saw the name Page and maybe Paris but with a big thank you to Pardini

I was able to find this video from a famous gun reviewer on YouTube...

https://youtu.be/KWlAIcwxxD0

It was the dueling wax/paintball of their day.





I also found this video about a 22 caliber that was similar and actually shooting...

https://youtu.be/GN8Xd46G9Pw