The Model 1877 Gendarmerie pistol was the first Belgian police service arm to use a metallic cartridge. They were used until 1901. This pistol features a rolling block action with double hammers and single trigger. When the hammers are cocked the trigger is pulled once to fire the right barrel and a second time to fire the left barrel. The upper left side of the frame is marked "BREVET REMINGTON" over the serial number, and the right side is marked "BREVET/NAGANT" and E.M. &L NAGANT/LIEGE" in a circle. The Brevet Remington marking is not in alignment and the Remington is double stamped indicating it was not done with a single die. There are Liege proofs throughout, and the matching serial number is marked on the left side of the barrel lug, barrel, and frame along with the breechblock, both hammers, grips, and butt.

Very fine. The pistol retains 75% of the blue finish with gray and brown patinas on the balance. The finish wear is primarily on the upper and lower sections of the barrels. There are a few minor scratches throughout and some small patches of light pitting. The grip is very good, with some smoothed areas, along with minor scratches and dings in the otherwise crisp checkering. Mechanically fine with mostly clear markings.