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Title Lefaucheaux pinfire revolver
Nationality Belgian
Period c 1860
Sold

This fine six-shot revolver, in approximately 9 mm calibre, has Liege proofs and is marked with further proof marks on the cylinder, possibly German. The cylinder and frame are factory engraved throughout, the cylinder retaining 90% of its original blue finish. The ivory grips are magnificent and show a little wear, but no damage.

The bore is good and clean; the action is nice and tight. It functions on single and double action.

The pinfire system was developed by Casimir Lefaucheaux, a Parisian gunsmith working between 1820-60. In 1854 he patented a breach-loading pinfire revolver which became the French navy standard issue weapon in 12 mm calibre.

If you want to comment on this item—re quality, age, etc—please email me.


[Firearms : Obsolete Cartridge : Belgian : 19th Century]

testimonials

I have in the last six months inherited my late father Alan Swain's police memorabilia collection along with much paperwork receipts etc. I would like to pass on to you my thanks for such good dealership with my father going back to the late 80s and well into the 1990s.

Laurence Swain, UK, 20.08.2016

[From a vendor, rather than a buyer]

I'm delighted that you are happy with the badge and I hope you can sell it to someone who will value owning it.

I tried to sell it on eBay but they won't accept Nazi items. I then contacted several dealers via a Google search who mostly offered me £40-£50 after some haggling. Most of the other dealers tried to conceal its true value in their replies and also lacked manners which doesn't inspire confidence.

Ultimately it's about trust. I should think that most prospective sellers have done their own research and therefore know roughly what their item is worth. You were the only dealer who had the integrity to concede that my valuation was approximately correct and I respect your comment that you can't offer this as you need to make a profit. Your honest approach is greatly appreciated and I felt comfortable taking the risk in sending it to you.

Thank you for a smooth transaction

C D, UK, 01.07.2015

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