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BELGIAN Antique LEFAUCHEUX Folding Trigger Revolver
Guns International #: 100958177 Seller's Inventory #: 5302
Category: Pinfire Pistols & Revolvers - Antique Revolvers - 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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Number of Active Listings: 1466
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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:
BELGIAN Antique LEFAUCHEUX Folding Trigger Revolver
Late-19th Century European Self-Defense Gun
Here we present an antique Folding Trigger Pinfire Revolver, made circa 1870 in Liege, Belgium. In 1835, notable gun maker and inventor Casimir Lefaucheux patented one of the first self-contained firearms cartridges, which he had designed back in 1828. 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.
This revolver was designed for concealed carry in a pocket or purse. This pinfire has a unique triangular top strap, which is more robust than usual. The cylinder is marked “SYSTEME LEFAUCHEUX PERFRE (DEPOSE)” along with a Liege proof mark. The top of the barrel reads “CANON ACIER VISSE”.
The overall condition is good. The metal surfaces are bright, with some oxidation on the frame. The markings are clear and legible. The grips are in good shape. The bore is sharp and clean. The action needs work as the trigger return spring is weak and the cylinder does not always revolve.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 3-1/4 inches.
Caliber: 7.65mm Pinfire
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$450
#5302
SOLD
Antique: Yes