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FINE Belgian Antique FRANCOTTE .30 Pinfire PEPPERBOX Spurless HAMMER 1860s Mid-1800s LIEGE PROOF Self Defense 6-Shot Revolver
Guns International #: 102461550 Seller's Inventory #: 230987
Category: Antique Pepperbox - 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:
FINE Belgian Antique FRANCOTTE .30 Pinfire PEPPERBOX Spurless HAMMER 1860s
Mid-1800s LIEGE PROOF Self Defense 6-Shot Revolver
Here we present an antique Engraved Auguste Francotte Pinfire Pepperbox revolver, made circa the late 1850s to early 1860s in Liege, Belgium. Founded in Liege in 1810, the Francotte company established itself there, but it wasn’t until 1860 that the company became especially active. The company was one of the principal manufactures of weapons coming out of Liege from 1860 until 1914, when its activities were blocked by German Occupation.
This pepperbox has smooth bored cylinders with long flutes and chambers, a quick release cylinder retainer, a folding trigger, a spurless hammer, and a round butt with checkered walnut grips. A “77” is stamped on the left side of the recoil shield and the right side has “A FRANCOTTE/A LIEGE”. Belgian proofs are on the rear face of the cylinder.
By 1890, Auguste Francotte sported no less than 150 different revolvers. He also over the years produced licensed copies of Adams, Tranter, and Smith & Wesson revolvers. The Francotte company was also an important wholesaler, especially in the early 1880s, providing revolvers to wholesale houses in the United States, such as Sears & Roebuck and Montgomery Ward who would put their trade name on them. Only by disassembling the revolvers would one find the initials “AF” on the internal components.
The overall condition is fine. Original, and vibrant blue finish. Excellent action. The bores are bright, with some light scouring present. Both grips have maintained sharp checkering with only average handling wear. Markings are legible throughout.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barres are 1-3/4 inches.
Caliber: .30 Pinfire
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$2000
#230987
SOLD
Antique: Yes