Previously manufactured by Anciens Etablissements Pieper located in Herstal, Belgium until 1954 when all operations ceased and the company closed.
Bayard was a trade name used by Henri Pieper and carried over after his death in 1898 by the family business Anciens Etablissements Pieper (Old Pieper Workshops). Henri Pieper innovated the European firearms industry with mechanization. An industrialist first, he developed numerous machines in order to mechanize production. He established his business in Liege in the center of the Belgian arms industry. Guns made during his life were marked 'Henri Pieper" ,"H.Pieper", "Pieper Arms" and were made prior to 1898 (antique), guns made in/after 1898 were marked Anciens Etablissements Pieper and are considered modern. This is relevant as some models were carried over.
Even though Bayard Models 1908, both 1923s, and 1930 were manufactured only by Anciens Etablissements Pieper of Herstal, Belgium, these pistols are listed under this heading as they are most commonly referred to by this trademark designation.
Even though Bayard Models 1908, both 1923s, and 1930 were manufactured only by Anciens Etablissements Pieper of Herstal, Belgium, these pistols are listed under this heading as they are most commonly referred to by this trademark designation.
BAYARD Models
.25 ACP, .32 ACP, or .380 ACP cal., 2 1/4 in. barrel, 6 shot, fixed sights, hard rubber grips, blue finish.
.25 ACP cal., 2 1/2 in. barrel, blue, fixed sights, checkered hard rubber grips. The Model 1930 is a slight improvement over the Model 1923. Both share the same physical characteristics.
.32 ACP or .380 ACP cal., 3 5/16 in. barrel, 6 shot, fixed sights, checkered hard rubber grips, blue finish. The Model 1930 is a slight improvement over the Model 1923. Both share the same physical characteristics.
.25 ACP cal., 2 1/2 in. barrrel, fixed sights, checkered horn grips, blue finish. Last pistol model offered, the New Model was identical to the Belgian DELU pistol.
.32 or .38 cal., licensed copy of S&W model, 6 shot, 3 1/4 to 6 in. barrel options, fixed sights, wood or hard rubber grips, blue or nickel finish.
8mm cal., 5 3/4-6 in. barrel, 6 or 7 shot, fixed sights, hard rubber grips, blue finish.
.22 cal., often incorrectly listed as semi-auto. Manually loaded, these single shot models eject the case after firing. Various stock and barrel configurations.
.22, .32 RF, or .38 Centerfire cal., reduced scale rolling block carbine, case colored receiver, blued, or blue finish with repetitive mesh engraving, Pieper marked are antique, AEP marked are modern.
.22 cal. and Flobert cartridges, octagonal barrel with straight stock, a rudimentary rolling block boys' rifle, sold in large quantities in the U.S. Pieper marked are antique, AEP marked are modern.
.22, .32 RF, or .297 cal., heavy barrel volley gun firing seven shots simultaneously, known as Canardiere (Goose Gun) or Mitrailleuse. Available with case colored receiver or blue finish with repetitive mesh engraving, the weight of the barrel made the stock prone to cracking at the wrist.
12 or 16 ga., Anson-Deeley system, standard checkering on walnut stock, minor and simple engraving on select few parts.
12 or 16 ga., Anson-Deeley system, Demi-bloc barrels marked "Tested for Smokeless Powder" in either French, German, or English depending on export market, standard checkering on walnut stock, elegant floral and/or game scene engraving styles.
12 or 16 ga., Anson-Deeley system, Demi-bloc barrels marked "Tested for Smokeless Powder" in either French, German, or English depending on export market, fancy wood checkering, full coverage elegant engraving on all parts.
All common shotgun gauges, Demi-bloc barrels, standard or fancy checkering on French walnut stock, elegant floral and/or game scene engraving styles. DIANA shotguns have an 18 or 24K gold inlaid Diana goddess engraving on top of the barrels. The DIANA model remained in production for decades and was marked Pieper (antique) or AEP (modern).
All common shotgun gauges, Demi-bloc barrels, standard or fancy checkering on French walnut stock, basic engraving. Barrels are marked "Modified Diana" without gold inlaid Diana goddess engraving. Either Pieper (antique) or AEP (modern) marled.
12 or 16 ga., demi-bloc barrels marked "Tested for Smokeless Powder" in either French, German or English depending on export market, standard checkering on walnut stock, oak leaf engraving or floral and/or game scene engraving styles.
12 or 16 ga., demi-bloc barrels marked "Tested for Smokeless Powder" in either French, German or English depending on export market, fancy wood checkering, full coverage elegant engraving on all parts.