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FINE Engraved EUGENE LEFAUCHEUX Pinfire Revolver
Guns International #: 100854145 Seller's Inventory #: 21859
Category: Antique Revolvers - Cartridge - Antique Pistols - Cartridge
Seller's Information
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
FINE Engraved EUGENE LEFAUCHEUX Pinfire Revolver
GROUND BREAKING European Cartridge Revolver
Here we present an antique Lefaucheux Pinfire Revolver, made in Belgium circa 1850. In 1835, a notable gun maker and inventor patented one of the first self-contained firearms cartridges. This very early design included a case with ball, powder and primer, but what made it different from what was to come later in cartridge development was the “firing pin” that projected out of the side of the case. It was this pin that was struck and detonated the primer inside. His son, Eugene, would build on Casimir’s invention, designing a pistol to take advantage of it. The hammer would be flat and smash down on the side of the cylinder, from which the pin of the cartridge would project. This revolver and pistol design would become prolific, especially in Europe throughout the 19th Century, being adopted by militaries, used by civilians and police, and even being sold for use during the American Civil War. Many makers made both licensed and unlicensed copies.
This specimen was made in Liege, Belgium, in the mid-19th Century. It features and engraved frame and cylinder. The frame is marked “E. LEFAUCHEUX/ANVR BREVETTE”. It is an example of revolver that was likely purchased privately for use as a self-defense tool. The fold-up trigger aided in concealment if desired.
The overall condition is fine. The cylinder, barrel and frame retain significant original bluing. The engraving and other markings are clear. The grips are in fine condition. The bore is very good. The action is strong.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 4-1/2 inches in length.
Caliber: 9mm pinfire
Bore is in good condition and the firing mechanism is functional.
Overall condition as seen in photos.
Here is a great example of Eugene’s famous design!
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$750
#21859
SOLD
Antique: Yes