Mid-1800s BELGIAN Antique LEFAUCHEUX Patent Single Action PINFIRE Revolver As Used by the South During the American Civil War

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Mid-1800s BELGIAN Antique LEFAUCHEUX Patent Single Action PINFIRE Revolver

As Used by the South During the American Civil War

Here Ancestry Guns presents an antique Belgian Eugène Lefaucheux Patent Single Action Pinfire Revolver in 11mm, manufactured circa the mid-19th Century in Liege, Belgium. This large 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.

In 1835, notable gunmaker and inventor Casimir Lefaucheux patented one of the first self-contained firearms cartridges, which he had designed 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.

This revolver holds 6 shots of 11mm Pinfire. The left side of the frame is marked “E. LEFAUCHAUX/BREVETTE” with the frame and cylinder Liege proofed.

The overall condition is good. Original gray patina. The action functions, although the hammer has only one notch, with some cylinder wiggle when locked up. Good bore for its age with strong rifling. Markings are legible. Both grips show dents and dings with average handling wear. Absent rear sight. Liege proofed cylinder.

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Barrel is 6-1/8 inches.

Caliber: 11mm Pinfire

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$1050

#260592
 

Antique: Yes

Price: $1,050.00
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