pistol bears the famous "ELG Oval" which is the mark of the Liege proof house
A small oval, containing the letters ELG, stamped into the metal of a firearm, would indicate the gun was made in Belgium, and was tested by the government Proof House in Liege Belgium.
proof mark used in Liege, Belgium
Liege, Belgium Superior proof mark A smokeless powder proof
Birmingham Proof House was created in 1813.
Liege, Belgium (LGG)
Liege-Killer was created in 1987.
Frederick of Liege died in 1121.
Liege Hulett was born in 1838.
One that was made in Belgium. What you see is a proof mark. In many European countries, firearms must be submitted to the government proof house for testing (being "proven" safe to shoot). The crown above the letter R was a mark of the Proof House of Liege, Belgium that went into use in 1852 for handguns. Beyond that, it does not tell us anything about WHO made it, or what it is. Sort of like the Underwriter's Lab sticker on an electrical appliance. Sticker does not tell me what the appliance is, just that it is safe to use.
You can baby proof your house bye locking up chemicals, covering outlits.
Standard Liege is a Belgian football (soccer) club.