Belgian gun makers fall into two Categories in our Collection.

The Golden Age which is the period 1814 to 1914. In this period the Belgian  makers made copies of some of the worlds best known guns t the time. These include the American Colt and The British Webley.  The puppy,  velodog and bulldog were exported around the world.

Brevet  was stamped on many belgian copies (authorised or not).  Although  considered budget in their day they are high quality. A number of makers  were regarded as master craftsman and are high sought after by  collectors. A strict proof house system was in place.

The  Second period is Modern period. Herstal in Belgium is a leading  manufacture of some of the best armaments of the 20th Century.  FN is one of those brands. Browning (USA) patents are a major influence on the Modern Handgun.