Known as "Systeme Lefaucheux", the pin fire system was named after the French inventor, Casimir Lefaucheux. This revolver appears to be based off the M1858 double action design with a broom handle grip and a folding trigger rather than the standard trigger and triggerguard. We did not find any proof marks on the frame or cylinder. The double action model 1858 pinfire revolver was commercially available in Europe prior to the American Civil War and was generally produced for the Civilian market. The only mark we found on the barrel was a 43. assembly number on the frame and hammer.
This antique revolver is caliber 12mm pin fire, with six chambers in the cylinder. The exterior surfaces have a speckled gray patina with some areas of light texture. The cylinder has a speckled blue finish. The 5" barrel has a tall post front sight, no rear sight is fitted. The style of the sight is correct in shape. The bore is mostly bright but does have some scattered dark spots. The loading gate swings upward and the spring works correctly to secure it closed. The cartridge ejector rod is mounted and retained by a boss at the side of the octagon portion of the barrel. Unlike later Colt revolvers, this ejector rod is all manual in operation. Press the rod to the rear to eject the cartridge, and return it manually to the front. No return spring is used, so the rod must be manually returned after each use. The rod is held snugly in position.
The revolver is double action, and has a firm trigger pull in double action. The large hammer spur allows easy operation to cock for single action, and the trigger pull is very crisp in single action. The triggerguard is rounded and the broom handle walnut grip has a lanyard loop on the bottom to prevent loss in the field, which is common revolvers designed for cavalry use. A folding trigger would generally be typical for a revolver that was concealed, rather than a military side arm.
This revolver includes 14 unprimed pinfire rounds. You must use brass pins to prevent damage to the hammer if you plan to fire this revolver.
An interesting pinfire revolver for a mid to late 19th century impression. Order it for a ten day visual inspection. You will be delighted. Else if it does not fit you, return it in unfired condition for same-day refund. Postage is your only risk, when you order any one-of-a-kind gun from Track, whether new, used, or antique.
This antique revolver is caliber 12mm pin fire, with six chambers in the cylinder. The exterior surfaces have a speckled gray patina with some areas of light texture. The cylinder has a speckled blue finish. The 5" barrel has a tall post front sight, no rear sight is fitted. The style of the sight is correct in shape. The bore is mostly bright but does have some scattered dark spots. The loading gate swings upward and the spring works correctly to secure it closed. The cartridge ejector rod is mounted and retained by a boss at the side of the octagon portion of the barrel. Unlike later Colt revolvers, this ejector rod is all manual in operation. Press the rod to the rear to eject the cartridge, and return it manually to the front. No return spring is used, so the rod must be manually returned after each use. The rod is held snugly in position.
The revolver is double action, and has a firm trigger pull in double action. The large hammer spur allows easy operation to cock for single action, and the trigger pull is very crisp in single action. The triggerguard is rounded and the broom handle walnut grip has a lanyard loop on the bottom to prevent loss in the field, which is common revolvers designed for cavalry use. A folding trigger would generally be typical for a revolver that was concealed, rather than a military side arm.
This revolver includes 14 unprimed pinfire rounds. You must use brass pins to prevent damage to the hammer if you plan to fire this revolver.
An interesting pinfire revolver for a mid to late 19th century impression. Order it for a ten day visual inspection. You will be delighted. Else if it does not fit you, return it in unfired condition for same-day refund. Postage is your only risk, when you order any one-of-a-kind gun from Track, whether new, used, or antique.
