Guns International #: 101894317
Seller's Inventory #: 217346

Category - Antique Revolvers - Cartridge - Handguns - French Revolvers

Category
Antique Revolvers - Cartridge
Handguns - French Revolvers

Fancy Antique LEFAUCHEUX 8mm Pinfire FOLDING TRIGGER Double Action Revolver Engraved DAO European Sidearm

Description:
Fancy Antique LEFAUCHEUX 8mm Pinfire FOLDING TRIGGER Double Action Revolver  

Engraved DAO European Sidearm

Here we present an engraved antique Belgian Lefaucheux Double Action Pinfire Revolver in 8mm, manufactured circa the mid-19th Century in Liege, Belgium. This medium bore, single action revolver was quite a favorite with soldiers. It was quite superior in many ways to contemporaneous American designs, most of which were still using the percussion firing system, of which Colt, Remington and Starr were the largest contractors. The biggest exception to that was Smith & Wesson’s No. 2 “Old Army” Revolver, but that was chambered for a relatively small .32 Rimfire metallic cartridge.

A little more history on the Lefauchuexs: In 1835, a notable gun maker and inventor 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.

The overall condition is fine. Original finish. Strong action. Good bore for age. Fine grips with less than expected handling wear. Traditional floral engravings remain sharp and clear. A very attractive piece!

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 3-5/8 inches.

Caliber: 8mm Pinfire

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$1300

#217346
 

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Antique: Yes