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D. D. OURY Bte, Liège, maker of Le NOVO and NOVO revolvers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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D. D. Oury's patent NOVO, 5-shot vest-pocket revolver, cal. 6.35mm - .25 ACP, turning a lever on the right side enables to pull the barrel and  cylinder for loading, folding trigger for easier carrying, the engraved frame is nickel plated, the grip embossed with NOVO and vines. In perfect working order, a desirable oddity in excellent condition   sold

 

 

 

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D. D. OURY Bte. = Dieudonné Oury Breveté, patented LE NOVO hide-away / vest pocket size revolver,  mandatory Liège’s ELG proof stamps on frame, 6-shot cylinder and barrel, cal. 5mm Le Novo (Brandt # 10A), 1d" barrel. Frame and barrel are made from steel, engraved and plated, the grip is embossed brass with embossed LE NOVO. The grip can be folded covering the pistol, the trigger can be folded. After turning the lever on the right side it is possible to pull the cylinder for loading.  The tiny guy is in excellent condition and extremely rare in engraved, the only "six-shooter" my friends and I saw.          wanted

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Le Novo and Novo revolver invented by D. D. Oury

the first is the earlier and scarce type,
six shot-cylinder in 5mm Novo,

the second is the later more common type,
five shot-cylinder in 6.35mm  = .25 ACP

some I found with retailer names like Galand and HDH

 

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