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Bossu Revolver | |
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Type | Velo-dog revolver |
Place of origin | Belgium |
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Manufacturer | Manufacture d’armes Lepage |
The Bossu Revolver was a Velo-dog revolver of Belgian origin.
Manufacture d’armes Lepage produced one, [1] as did HDH. [2]
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