Serial number 8697, barrel 14.5 cm, calibre 9 mm Lefaucheux M-1858 double-action pin-fire revolver manufactured in the late 1860-s. Produced in France with no retailers marking but having French proofs on front of the cylinder and right side of barrel trunnion. The metal remains in the white with small gold wire inlays. Fluted 2 piece ebony grips. This pattern has been observed in civil war photographs and excavated from battlefields and camps in the United States.
Dimensions: L: 25 cm; H: 13 cm; Barrel: 14.5 cm.
Additional Information
| Collection | Arms and armour |
|---|---|
| Type / Purpose | Handgun |
| Country | France |
| Period | Mid-19th century |
| Material | Iron , Wood |
| Acquisition year | 2021 |
