Lot 2385 Detail
E. Lefaucheux, Paris, Pinfire Single Action Revolver of the Type Purchased for Use by
Union Troops, During the Civil War
Serial no. 33805, .44 pinfire caliber, 6 shot cylinder, 6 3/16 inch part round, part
octagonal barrel with maker name on top; maker name and markings also on both sides of
frame. Blued finish, with varnished walnut grips. Lanyard ring on butt, attached to swivel
on steel buttcap.
Condition: Very good; traces blue; balance brown patina with light
pitting; front sight missing; grips with wear and 30% varnish.
Note: Approximately 12,000 Lefaucheaux pinfire revolvers of this type were purchased,
by the Union, for Civil War issue; it was the only metallic cartridge revolver acquired by
either the Northern or Southern governments, for issue. It was also the first handgun of
U.S. Army issue using internally primed ammunition.
Estimate: $500 - $700
Reloading kit for pinfire cartridges
(7mm & 9mm)
How does it work?
PRICE LIST
French Service
Revolver Mod. 1873-74
(Chamelot Delvigne)
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SYSTEM LEFAUCHEUX by Chris Curtis
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SYSTEM LEFAUCHEUX, Continuing Study of PINFIRE CARTRIDGE ARMS Including their role in
the American Civil War by Chris C. Curtis. This 11 1/2 inch by 9 inch, 312 page book
has 329 black and white photos; 80 patent drawings, document and historical advertisement
illustrations; shows 53 inspection and proof marks used on pinfire guns; 70 illustrations
of head stamps used on pinfire cartridges.
In 1983, Gene Smith and Chris Curtis published a limited printing THE
PINFIRE SYSTEM, the very first book on the study of the pinfire guns. This new book is
much more than a reprint, SYSTEM LEFAUCHEUX, Continuing the Study of Pinfire Cartridge
Arms is in many ways an entirely new work. The reader will note scores of additions
including important new historical data, documents, and photographs of guns, cartridges
and accoutrements.
The Pinfire was the forth most commonly used revolver during the Civil War
Pinfire cartridge invented in 1835 by Casimir Lefaucheuux
20 shot Pinfire revolver.
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