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GOLD FINISHED ENGRAVED FRENCH PINFIRE REVOLVER

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,800.00 USD
GOLD FINISHED ENGRAVED FRENCH PINFIRE REVOLVER
SERIAL NUMBER 161203 BARREL 5 1/2" CALIBER 11MM PINFIRE MANUFACTURED CIRCA 1860-70. Produced in France and being both French and Belgian proofed. fluted six shot cylinder. Revolver is profusely embellished with engraved geometric designs and gold plated. Bag grip with 2 piece checkered ebony grips with lanyard at butt. Single and double action operation. Manual spring retained ejector rod is barrel mounted. Small post front sight with notched hammer rear sight. Produced during the US Civil War period and large numbers of these then state of the art revolvers were imported to the Southern states and sold as private purchase. CONDITION, Very good with excellent bore and chambers. Most all gold plated finish remains. Grips are very fine. Action operates properly. ANTIQUE