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Lefaucheux Model 1854 Revolver (Conversion to Centerfire)
Guns International #: 101339696 Seller's Inventory #: 38103
Category: Pinfire Pistols & Revolvers - Civil War Revolvers
Seller's Information
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Seller: Joe Salter com
Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter
Member Since: 9/10/10
First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe
Last Name: Salter
State: New Hampshire
Zip: 03031
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 732-4000
Fax: (603) 732-4200
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 1191
Total Number of Listings: 20217
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
FREE SHIPPING FOR ORDERS OVER $500! We also have a 30 day Inspection Period and NOT a 3 day Inspection.
Payment Types Accepted: We take all major credit cards with NO CREDIT CARD FEES! Also Check or Money order.
About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material. We offer free Shipping for orders over $500.
Description:
Serial #37246, 12mm Pinfire, 6 1/4" part octagon barrel with a fine, bright bore that has thin freckling within the grooves. This is a so-called “Cavalry" model revolver with trigger guard spur, and has retained about 25-30% of a period-added blue, mostly on protected areas, and the cylinder, while the balance of the metal is a smooth, mottled plum-brown. The Lefaucheux “LF" stamp is fairly crisp and clear on the right side of the revolver while the manufacturer's marking on the left side of the frame is slightly cut off at the top. The French walnut grips are in fine condition with numerous small handling marks and blemishes in the original varnish finish on both sides. The mechanism is tight and functions flawlessly, and was converted to centerfire via adding a firing pin to the neck of the hammer, and corresponding hole in the frame. The added pin was ground flat at some point afterwards. The Lefaucheux Model 1854 was arguably the most advanced handgun used during the Civil War with approximately 14,000 revolvers actually making it to America (12,000 of them equipping Federal troops). This example falls just 246 numbers over the Civil War serial range: 25000 – 37000; but is a fine example of a desirable pinfire revolver overall. Antique
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Lefaucheux
Model: 1854
Serial Number: 30929
Caliber Info: 12mm
Gauge Info: 12mm