Antique 1860s CIVIL WAR ERA 9mm FRENCH PINFIRE REVOLVER
Guns International #: 102958551 Seller's Inventory #: SALE PENDING
Category: Antique Revolvers - Cartridge - Pinfire Pistols & Revolvers

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Seller: Estate Antiques
Member Since: 2/5/16
State: Florida
Country: United States
Phone: (802) 345-1001
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About Us: My wife and I have been in the Antiques business for 60 plus years with our main focus over the past few years being Antique collectable firearms and related items from old time Collections and Estates. While most of our listings are from private owners on consignment, we are always in search of items to Purchase or Sell for you anywhere in Florida during the winter and anywhere in New England and New York during the summer months. Thanks for your support, Will & Jane B.


Description:
PINFIRE REVOLVERS WERE FAVORED BY CIVIL WAR OFFICERS & SOLDIERS ON BOTH SIDES BECAUSE THEY USED CARTRIDGES. THIS EXAMPLE IS A VERY HIGH QUALITY FRENCH LEFAUCHEUX STYLE 9mm PINFIRE DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER AND IS COMPLETLEY UNMARKED EXCEPT FOR A NUMBER 1 ON REAR OF CYLINDER (PIC 13). OCTAGON 3 3/4"  BARREL, EXCELLENT STRONG BRIGHT BORE. SUPER FINE FOLATE & SCROLL ENGRAVING ON FRAME, BACKSTRAP & CYLINDER.  MUCH ORIGINAL BRIGHT BLUE FINISH  ON TRIGGERGUARD & STRAPS. FADED CASE COLORS SHOWING ON FRAME & LOADING GATE. BARREL IS MOSTLY GRAYISH PATINA WITH SOME BLUE REMAINING ON PROTECTED AREAS. HAMMER & TRIGGER HAVE GOOD AMOUNT OF ORIGINAL STRAW COLORS. WALNUT GRIPS RATE NEAR EXCELLENT, NO DAMAGE, SHOWING ONLY LIGHT WEAR WITH CHECKERING SOMEWHAT SOFTENED. ACTION FUNCTIONS FINE BOTH SINGLE & DOUBLE ACTION. I SEARCHED THE INET AND WAS ONLY ABLE TO FIND A COUPLE EXAMPLES THAT HAD LEVERS ON LEFT SIDE OF FRAME. (PIC 14 & 15). OFFERS CONSIDERED.

$20.00 S&H OBSOLETE ANTIQUE REVOLVER SHIPS DIRECT TO BUYER ANYWHERE THAT'S OK.

SOLD

Antique: Yes
Handgun Caliber: 9mm Pinfire
Manufacturer: UNKNOWN
Model: DOUBLE ACTION
Serial Number: 1
Barrel Length: 3 3/4
Bore: MIRROR BRIGHT
Chambers: CLEAR
Condition: FINE PLUS
Metal Condition: ORIGINAL
Wood Condition: EXCELLENT
Bore Condition: EXCELLENT
Barrel Type: OCTAGON
Action: CRISP
Triggers: SINGLE
Finish: ORIGINAL
Weight: 1lb 6oz
Sights: ORIGINAL
Manufacture Date: 1860s
Engraving: YES