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Rare and Fine Antique Arms, Armour and Militaria

Friday 16 December 2022, 10:00 AM • Sarzana

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A very rare Lefaucheux 'Triple Action' pin-fire revolver

Estimate

€ 700 - 1.200

Sold

€ 1.375

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

dating: 1860-70 provenance: France, Round, rifled, 11 mm cal barrel, provided with high rib with sight and signed 'E. Lefaucheux B.te a Paris'. Clearly visible rifling, some pitting inside, and signs of the rib attachment. Smooth, six-shot cylinder with marks. Mechanism working in single, double and triple action. Marked with 'INV.ON E. LEFAUCHEUX BREVETE SGDG PARIS' under the barrel, on the left side the serial number 'LF 73XX.' Barrel and cylinder with 60% of original finishing. Handle with smooth wooden grips, provided with ring for the strap. This is a rare version of a Lefaucheux revolver also because it features a dorsal rib. For triple-action Lefaucheux systems see: 'Les Revolvers à Broche' by J.P. Bastié,' pp. 31-35. length 28 cm.

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