59 and "Military Handguns of France" by Eugene Medlin and Jean Huon., pp.4 -15, also in "Les Revolvers Militaires Francais" by Henri Vuillemin, pp.37 - 45). Curtis, pp.38-44, "An Introduction to Civil War Small Arms" by Earl J. Serial# 7XX (Ref.: "Systeme Lefaucheux" by Chris C. Very attractive Le Page retailed Lefaucheux revolver! Antique.
#1854 LEFAUCHEUX REVOLVER SERIAL NUMBERS#
All the serial numbers and markings are clearly visible on the metal. Hardwood grips are in fine condition, with some handling marks and light dings. The loading gate is broken off (please, see pictures). Chambers are also in excellent condition. Bore is in excellent condition with strong and shiny rifling. Scattered spots of light patina on the barrel. The balance is is in white, mixed with some brownish patina. About 90% of original finish is still on metal. The barrel displays some floral style engraving. The upper part of the barrel displays retailer's markings, "Le Page Freres 12 Rue D'Enghien A Paris". The revolver has 160 mm part-round, part-octagonal barrel, which is not as common as the later production 158 mm barrel. The revolver is marked on the right side of the frame with a Lefaucheux mark, "Break Open Pistol over LF".
#1854 LEFAUCHEUX REVOLVER SERIAL NUMBER#
The serial number is lower than the range of numbers of the revolvers imported to the USA during the Civil War (25,000-37,000). Referred to as the Model 1854, the Lefaucheux revolver is a single action, standard military. Handgun was designed and produced by the highly-acclaimed inventor of European firearms, Eugene Lefaucheux. Correct, for the Civil War era import, style of the finger rest spur on the rear of the trigger guard (reportedly used by US cavalry during the Civil War). Presented here is a M1854 12mm Lefaucheux pinfire. Some revolvers of this pattern were sold commercially by several retailers before and during the Civil War. The revolver displays typical early production characteristics: shorter grip with diamond shaped butt, without the lanyard ring early style slim frame early style markings early style hammer and early style loading gate. The early production Model 1854 revolvers have more elegant and graceful lines than the later revolvers of this pattern. This is a very early production revolver with a three digit serial number. Large frame, single action revolver from the time of the Civil War. DESCRIPTION: Very scarce French Lefaucheux Model 1854 Pinfire revolver with Le Page markings on the barrel.
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