France, Third Republic (1870-1940). - Lot 203

France, Third Republic (1870-1940). Rare model 1874 regulation revolver, known as "du modèle" for officers, by Manufacture d'Armes de St Étienne, 1878. Cal. 11 mm. 6 shots. Serial no. "N 22354". All metal parts gray with traces of oxidation. All parts to the same no. Markings on barrel "Mle 1874" and on frame "Mre d'Armes de St Étienne". The barrel is dated "S. 1878" and bears the control marks "M" in a circle for the MAS director (General Maignien 1873 to 1882) and "J" in a circle for the principal controller. Cylinder with six recesses, common to all chambers for model 1870 N & 1873 M cartridges, and crowned "E" proof mark. Finely checkered walnut stock plates and ring cap. Single and double action mechanism partly functional, the hammer does not hold the cocking notches and does not percussion, to be overhauled. Inside of barrel dirty with shallow scratches. Complete. 24 cm (barrel 11.1 cm). (Wear and tear, mechanism to be overhauled, not locked, loading door cannot be fully released, some markings worn. As is). Weapon classified in category "D" of decree no. 2023-557 of July 3, 2023, free to acquire and hold.