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BELGIAN LEFAUCHEAUX SINGLE ACTION PINFIRE REVOLVER

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
BELGIAN LEFAUCHEAUX SINGLE ACTION PINFIRE REVOLVER
WITH BOX OF AMMUNITION. Cal. 9mm Pinfire. S# 96008. Model 1854 single action pinfire revolver manufactured in Belgium. Left side of barrel is stamped "E. LEFAUCHEUX/ INVR BREVETE". Cylinder bears Belgian proofs. Blued finish, with 2 piece smooth wood grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 1 50 rnd box of Georg Egestorff 9mm pinfire ammunition containing 49 rnds. CONDITION: metal components retain large amounts of their period blue finish, exhibiting wear and thinning that show through to brown and gray patina, with mild surface oxidation overall. Very bore, exhibiting old grease and strong rifling throughout. Grips show scattered marks and minor impressions from storage and handling, but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. Box shows some minor tearing and age related wear, but is otherwise sturdy and serviceable. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of James B. Taylor. (01-23853/MLW). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.