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British Bull-Dog: Title is stamped onto top strap and upper flat surface of barrel and is also marked CLEMENT ARMS Co. Weapon has Liege proof marks and was possibly manufactured by Charles Clement at turn of 19th century.

Grip plates are of hard rubber with vine design at upper and lower extremities. Other examples of this type are known to be marked N.Y. ARMS Co., reported to be trade name used by Crescent Firearms Company (1888-1893). Courtesy Homer Ficken.

Perhaps one of the more distinctive features of the Belgian models was an alteration to the frame for providing a more effective hold on the weapon when firing. This appeared on several Bull Dog types, on which a projection was formed at the upper rear of the stock to offer an abutment for the hand when the weapon recoiled at each shot. Another item that varied from the norm was the mainspring, which replaced the standard Webley double-limb component with a single leaf spring held to the inner face of the stock by a single screw. This made installation and removal a fairly simple process and less hazardous for the owner.