Clips: Spirlet Revolver Breakdown
This guide details the advanced disassembly of a Belgian Spirlet revolver, a unique 1870s bottom-break design. It highlights the specialized bottom-break mechanism, the safety feature preventing closure on a cocked hammer, and an intricate internal lockwork. The process involves a hidden lever to de-tension springs, allowing for the removal of numbered components like the hammer, sear, trigger, hand, and overarching arm, revealing an unusual undersprung hammer configuration.











