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The Velo-Dog (also known as a Revolver de Poche [1]) was a pocket revolver originally created in France by René Galand, son of Charles-François Galand in the late 19th-century as a defense for cyclists against dog attacks. [2] . The name is a compound word composed of "velocipede" and "dog".
Aug 4, 2021 · They even had their own cartridge — the 5.5mm Velo-Dog (also variously called the 5.6, 5.75, 5.8, or 6mm Velo-Dog). Note that concealed carriers often loaded these cartridges with cayenne pepper or a hopefully less-lethal cork or wax bullet.
Velo-Dogs are usually old European pocket revolvers with short barrels under 2 inches. They tend to be “hammerless,” although that’s a misnomer since it’s actually a shrouded hammer, making them double-action-only revolvers. Those weird little folding triggers may have caught your eye, too.
Hollywood Guns. French Velo Dog revolver. The Velo-Dog revolver was introduced in 1894 to allow a bicyclist to protect himself from pursuing dogs. The cartridge, which is a centerfire .22 of slightly less power than a .22 Long Rifle, was responsible for a change in the NRA Pistol Rules. Col.
The Velo-Dog (also known as a Revolver de Poche) was a pocket revolver originally created in France by René Galand, son of Charles-François Galand in the late 19th-century as a defense for cyclists against dog attacks. The name is a compound word composed of "velocipede" and "dog".
Oct 26, 2022 · Wheelgun Wednesday: The Victorian Era Velo-Dog Phenomenon. Posted October 26, 2022 in Editorial, Guns & Gear, Pistols, Revolver, Wheelgun Wednesday by Rusty S. with No Comments. Tags: 22 cal, Cyclist's Revolver, René Galand, Velo-Dog. French manufactured Velo-Dog.
Nov 2, 2020 · The Velo-Dog seems to have slotted neatly between these two; easier to conceal than the .320 revolvers, but enough larger than the ‘puppies’ to make it easier to handle, and significantly more powerful as well. Gun makers in Leige, Belgium and Eibar Spain quickly produced their own Velo-Dog revolvers.
