France, Second Empire (1852-1970). - Lot 149

France, Second Empire (1852-1970). Officer's LEFAUCHEUX system pinfire revolver, civilian LEFAUCHEUX manufacture based on the 1858 Marine model. Cal. 10.7 mm. Six shots. Serial no. "LF 23860". All metal parts with white polished finish and tiny spots in places. Round rifled barrel with rear sight mounted on dovetail. The left side of the frame is marked "INVon E. LEFAUCHEUX BRté S.G.D.G. (PARIS)" and the right side "LF 23860". Smooth barrel. Smooth walnut stock plates. Stock ring. Steel ramrod. Functional single-action mechanism with two clear, play-free cocking notches. Inside of barrel dirty with surface oxidation and shallow scratches. Complete. 30 cm (barrel 16 cm). (wear and tear, fairly good condition).