France, Third Republic (1870-1940). - Lot 225

France, Third Republic (1870-1940). Revolver regulation model 1873 from the Manufacture d'Armes de St Étienne, 1874 and re-canonized in 1886. Cal. 11 mm. 6 shots. Serial no. "F 14321", corresponding to an 1874 manufacture. All metal parts in white polished finish with minor traces of oxidation. All parts with the same N°. Markings on barrel "Mle 1873" (partly faded) and on frame "Mre d'Armes de St Étienne". The barrel is dated "S. 1886", corresponding to the barrel change carried out at the Manufacture in 1886, and bears the control marks "R" in a circle for the MAS director (Colonel Robert 1882 to 1891) and "T" in a circle for the principal controller. Checkered walnut stock plates. Good functional single and double action mechanism with two clear, play-free cocking notches. Clean barrel interior with good scratches. Complete. 24 cm (barrel 11.4 cm). (Fairly good condition). Weapon classified in category "D" of decree no. 2023-557 of July 3, 2023, free to acquire and hold.