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VARIANT FRENCH MILITARY CAVALRY PATTERN 1854 12MM

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
VARIANT FRENCH MILITARY CAVALRY PATTERN 1854 12MM
LEFAUCHEUX REVOLVER. Cal 12mm pinfire. S# 7679. Standard configuration of model 1854 revolver, 6.25" LeFaucheux marked barrel, "SYSTEME / E. LEFAUCHEUX / BREVETE sdcg" stamped on right side of frame which is not shown in any text. Right side of barrel extension has LF and S# 7679 to right and secondary # 134 to left, apparent French military proofs are found on barrel and butt cap. CONDITION: good to very good overall, appears complete with exception of added swivel ring in butt, good markings, metal has traces of an old blue finish, mechanics functional, good four groove rifling as seen on French military 1854. PROVENANCE: Chris Curtis estate collection. (01-25972/JS). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.