This is the Pieper Diana, 1881. It is based on his patent for a monobloc.










You can read more about Pieper here:
http://www.littlegun.be/arme%20belge/artisans%20identifies%20p/a%20pieper%20henri%20gb.htm

http://www.doublegunshop.com/forums/ubbt...true#Post164088

http://www.doublegunshop.com/forums/ubbt...true#Post194360

You can read more about him in these books.
Claude Gaier - Cinq Ciècles d'Armurerie Liégeoise, 1997
Maurice Ansiaux - L'Industrie Armurier Liégoise, 1899
Guy Gadissuer - Les Armuriers de Liége en Catalogues (1892-1930), 2007
Guy Gadissuer & Michel Druart - Le Qui est Qui de l'Armurerie Liégeoise 1800-1950, 2004

Pieper was the major share holder in FN.
Fabrique Nationale Oct 15, 1888
Albert Simmonis, Jules Ancion, Dresse-Laloux, M.A.L., Dumoulin Freres, Joseph Janssen, Henri Pieper, Pirlot et Fresart, Credit General Liegeois, Nicolas Vivario, Auguste Francotte, Emil et Leon Nagant

Pieper was a major force in the Belgian gun trade both during his life and afterwards. In addition to his prolific gun trade (including a very early electric gun). He also built the electric power infrastructure in Liege, was active in the early Automotive industry and many other areas.





This is a hybrid car that he invented.



The value of any gun is directly related to its condition. Post some pictures.

Pete

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