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BELGIAN 9mm Pinfire DOUBLE ACTION ONLY Revolver 1870s Liege DAO
Guns International #: 101403934 Seller's Inventory #: 20701
Category: Pinfire Pistols & Revolvers - Antique Revolvers - Cartridge
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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.
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Description:
BELGIAN 9mm Pinfire DOUBLE ACTION ONLY Revolver 1870s Liege DAO
One of the First Self-Contained Cartridges!
Here we present an antique Belgian Pinfire Revolver in 9mm, made circa the 1870s in Liege. In 1830, notable gun maker and inventor Casimir Lefaucheux invented the pinfire cartridge and patented it in 1835 to become 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 one is aesthetically pleasing with the distinct contours of the grip to the frame, the large trigger guard, and the spurless hammer, in addition to the tasteful engraving on the frame and cylinder. This is a double action only revolver in 9mm pinfire. It is equipped with a lanyard ring to aid in retention.
The overall condition is good. The bore is dark with strong rifling and would clean up even better. The action is strong and the lockup is great.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 5-1/2 inches.
Caliber: 9mm Pinfire
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$750
#20701
SOLD
Antique: Yes