Spotted this very interesting and quite rare Bridgeport belt rig at the Las Vegas Antique Arms Show. It was patented in 1882 by Louis S. Flatau. It has a long stud screwed into the frame which slits between two pieces of flat spring attached to a plate on a belt.
The Armourer’s Bench is a collaborative effort from Vic Tuff and Matthew Moss. We will be bringing you detailed examinations of historic small arms from around the world. We will delve into the history, use and operation of the weapons using videos, blog posts and high resolution images to tell their story.
