.577 Caliber Bland-Pryse Stopping Revolver
This video showcases a rare .577 caliber Bland-Pryse break-action revolver, likely one of fewer than a hundred ever produced. The example featured boasts an excellent original nickel finish. It was designed as a 'stopping gun' for defense against large animals, firing a roughly 400-grain bullet at approximately 725 fps. Most of these revolvers were exported to India during the Victorian era. This particular firearm was manufactured in Belgium and retailed by Thomas Wilson in London, highlighting its historical significance and unique Belgian/British connection.













