ANTIQUE FRENCH M1874 PRIVATE PURCHASE OFFICER REVOLVER

Description:
This is a very rarely seen private purchase French M1874 revolver, chambered in 11 mm French cartridge. The gun appears to have over 97% of Arsenal applied finish with no pitting or corrosion anywhere. All the edges are crisp. Excellent hire and grips. Everything appears to function as it should with a tight cylinder lock-up. The only markings on the gun are the 
"St. Etienne" on the right side of the frame, and two commercial St. Etienne proofs - one on the chamber and one on the cylinder flute. There is also a small proofmark on the front cylinder face.  Most of the parts are serialized internally only with number 80.
There is some sort of unit marking on the butt -  here its most likely meaning:

In the context of the French military, "ing" is typically an abbreviation for 
ingénieur (engineer) or ingénierie (engineering). 
Key details regarding this abbreviation in the French military context include:

• Ingénieur (Ing.): Used to designate a military engineer or technical officer, such as an Ingénieur militaire.
• Context: It is often used to signify individuals with specialized technical training within the armed forces, frequently appearing in the context of the Ordre des ingénieurs (in French Canada/Quebec, which shares the same terminology).
• Military Branches: Technical and engineering officers are heavily involved in the Génie(Military Engineering branch).

As I understand, most of these were made for private officer sales and were used extensively in WWI as well. 

3-day inspection 
Antique. No FFL required unless it is required by your state or municipality.
Proof of age(21) is required. 
$30 shipping in CONUS. 

Antique: Yes

Price: $975.00