Belgium, War of the Second Empire (1852-1870). - Lot 136

Lot n° 136
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Belgium, War of the Second Empire (1852-1870). - Lot 136
Belgium, War of the Second Empire (1852-1870). LEFAUCHEUX patented pinfire revolver in case. Cal. 12 mm. 6 shots. Serial number 259782. All metal parts polished white. Manufactured in Liège, the cylinder is stamped "ELG". Round barrel carrying notch of sight. The frame is finely chiseled with volutes and arabesques and stamped "E. LEFAUCHEUX INVR BREVETE". Open frame. Trigger under trigger guard. Black ebonite stock plates with floral motifs. The stick carries is punched "5019". Rod present. Functional single and double action, with a clean, play-free cocking action. Inside of the barrel clean with good rifling. Complete. 26 cm (barrel 13 cm). (very good condition). It is presented in its cassette case, the interior compartmentalized and lined with original purple velvet. The outside is covered with black coated canvas imitating leather. The top of the lid has a brass plate with the monogram "M. V". It closes with a brass lock, the key present. There are three pinfire cartridges in the box cal. 12 mm (damaged and blistered). Case 7 x 31,5 x 17 cm. (wear of use, rather good state of conservation).
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