Guns International #: 103078769
Seller's Inventory #: 251016

Category - Civil War Revolvers - Pinfire Pistols & Revolvers

Category
Civil War Revolvers
Pinfire Pistols & Revolvers

CIVIL WAR Era BELGIAN Antique LEFAUCHEUX Pinfire 11mm 6-Shot DA Revolver Like Those Used During the CIVIL WAR

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CIVIL WAR Era BELGIAN Antique LEFAUCHEUX Pinfire 11mm 6-Shot DA Revolver   

Like Those Used During the CIVIL WAR

Here we present an antique Civil War Era Belgian Lefaucheux Double Action Pinfire Revolver in 11mm, manufactured circa the late 1850s to the early 1860 in Liege, Belgium. This 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 good. Excellent action. The bore is bright and clear with strong rifling. Both grips are in very good shape with nice checkering. Markings are legible. Numbers match. This example is refinished. Liege proofed cylinder.

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

Barrel is 6-1/4 inches.

Caliber:11mm Pinfire

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$1200

#251016
 

Antique: Yes

Price: $1,200.00
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