Anyone know what this is and maybe a value?

[blcastle]

 

[WMSproject]

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[USMC6542]

Those are Panther nuggets. No value.

 

[Mtber1172]

Only thing I can tell you is that it was made in Belgium (based on the ELG mark. My grandpa had one on a pistol he used to own).

 

[scandmx5]

Hmm I guess that put my guess of French kinda close since he's claiming Belgium. Hopefully you'll find out, I'd love to know myself. Good luck blcastle!

 

[heyitsshane]

I'll give you fiddydollar

 

[WMSproject]

This is an ELG Black Powder Derringer. Here is an auction for a Flintlock version. The Flintlock in better condition with engraving is priced at about $450.00.

http://www.gunauction.com/buy/10367220/elg-black-powder-flintlock-derringer

I would put a price of about $200 to $250 on this one unless it is particularly rare or has some documented history like it shot somebody famous.

 

[blcastle]

Thank you for the information.

 

[Mtber1172]

By the way, the ELG is a Belgian proof mark. It's not the name of a company. And from what I can gather from doing quick research, that proof mark, in the oval with a star under the ELG means that the pistol was probably made before 1893.

If you scroll down about half way on this link, you'll see the 2 different ELG marks and the date ranges for pistols bearing those marks (except the guy saying it is British is wrong):

http://www.thefirearmsforum.com/showthread.php?t=47744

 

[hunts4food]