Revolver, Lefaucheux pinfire revolver M1854, cal. 7 mm, civilian production #83

The arms dealer WH e.K. offers:Revolver, Lefaucheux pinfire revolver M1854, cal. 7 mm, civilian productionThe Lefaucheux pinfire revolver is a revolver for pinfire cartridges. It was developed in 1854 by the French gunsmith Eugène Lefaucheux and offered various advantages over the percussion revolvers used at the time, which were still muzzle-loaders with paper cartridges. The Lefaucheux ignition had a special feature: the primer was activated by a small side-mounted pin. In contrast, the Lefaucheux pinfire revolver was a breech-loader and was loaded with metal cartridges. The French Navy introduced the revolver in 1858 as the world's first military sidearm using metal cartridges. Therefore, the revolver is also known as Modèle 1858 or M1858. The revolvers were produced not only at Lefaucheux's factory in Paris but also in Saint-Étienne by the Société Manufacturière d’Armes and in other factories in Belgium. The most well-known manufacturer besides Lefaucheux was Auguste Francotte in Liège, Belgium. Many of the weapons manufactured for the civilian market featured a folding trigger. On the right side plate, there is a loading flap attached with a hinge, which can be opened to insert a cartridge into the cylinder. To load another cartridge, the cylinder must be rotated further. On the opposite side of the cylinder, right under the barrel, the extractor is attached. The extractor is used to unload empty casings one by one through the opened loading flap. Manufacturer: MAS - Société Manufacturière d’Armes, 6, rue de LODI, 42000 Saint-Étienne France (04.77.21.29.92)Caliber: 7 mm LefaucheuxBarrel length: 3.25"Cylinder capacity: 6 cartridgesFinish: bluedGrip: walnut woodvalid proof, Belgianoriginal proof marks presentgood used conditionno foreign stampscollector's revolverThis item is an antique!* Take the opportunity to view in the store. Condition descriptions are always very objective! * All information without guarantee! Life-threatening due to gunshot injuryWhen handling the loaded weapon, an unintentional discharge is possible.> Only use the weapon after you have read and understood this manufacturer's manual in its entirety.> Observe the manufacturer's safety instructions when handling the weapon.> Conduct a safety check before working on the weapon.Only our terms and conditions apply, which you can view at the following link: https://www.der-waffenhaendler.de/agb/ If you have any questions about the item, please feel free to contact us!Purchase only with the appropriate acquisition authorization!