Fine Engraved Lefaucheux Double Action Pinfire Revolver with Ebony Grips

Serial no. 49656, 8mm caliber, 6-inch round barrel, left side of frame with maker marking and Belgian proofmarks; blued, with gray case-hardened frame and hammer; finely scroll and border engraved six-shot non-fluted cylinder, frame and backstrap.

Condition: Fine. 60% blue, fading to brown on barrel; gray patina to frame and hammer; light patina, minor wear. Grips fine. Mechanism needs repair or adjustment.

Estimate: $1200 - $1800

Reloading kit for pinfire cartridges (7mm & 9mm)

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French Service
Revolver Mod. 1873-74
(Chamelot Delvigne)

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SYSTEM LEFAUCHEUX by Chris Curtis
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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.