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Southern Bull Dog: Virtual copy of Webley model but with different title stamped onto top strap. Walnut stock plates cut with chequered pattern.

Considerable emphasis had been placed on the shape and finish applied to the stock, which was usually of hard rubber with a moulded decoration and was claimed to give an exceptionally firm grip when shooting. Earliest models were also provided with a finger support on the trigger guard to give even more improvement, although this was soon eliminated on later models.

Most examples incorporated a usual sighting groove on the top strap with the title arranged on either side. In some instances, these were also provided with a military-style lanyard ring.

An indication of manufacturer does not normally appear on the weapon in any form and Frontier models appear to have been produced in Liege by several different gun makers. In general construction and appearance it was the same as calibre 44-40 revolvers marked FRONTIER ARMY.

Use of the word “Frontier” was most appropriate, as the weapon was certainly destined for markets throughout the frontier regions of the United States. It was a title first used in identifying the Colt .44-40 single-action revolver of 1875.