It seems that at one time, everyone in Belgium either made waffles or guns- the small maker of guns was everywhere. I have seen the name Cowboy Ranger used from the Pre- WW I era up until the 1960s by different makers, so getting an exact date for your gun is likely a lost cause. CTGS is not a model, it is the abbreviation for cartridges- as in 45 Colt CTGS. Sorry-
There is no such thing. The Cowboy Ranger revolver is not made by Colt. The reason it has Colt stamped on the barrel is because you can use Colt ammunition. The Cowboy Ranger revolver is a pre WW1 revolver that was distributed in the US but also brought over from the soldiers as they returned from the war. If you can find any information on the manufacturing date and how to identify it please let me know
No. Probably a piece work gun.
A rifle.
Gun show, gun shop, library.
First of all describe the gun. Is it a revolver, or a shotgun? A revolver has a grip but so does a shotgun (actually a for end).
No
The production year is not stamped on a gun. It is the serial number that is used to tell which batch was made in a particular year. Go to: proofhouse.com for listings.
Probably an assembly number.
It could be the benchmark of the gunsmith who assembled the revolver.
Type your answer here... Can you e-mail me at kdeeken@hotmail.com regarding the revolver?
it would be stamped on the right side of the barrel.
ctg = cartridge