The gun is competely Silverplated, and generously covered in typical Brussel scrollwork engravings.ģ. Never ever have I come across big 12mm Pinfire revolvers by his hand at auctions, dealers or other collectors and. Known to many collectors and specialists for his many pocketsize small revolvers also known as Pepperboxes, with or without detacheable barrel. This is an extraordinary Pinfire revolver in many different ways.ġ. Now this is truly a magnificent piece of art.perfect beyond words and stunning craftsmanship. #historicarms #pinfire #guncollecting #Lefaucheux #pinfirerevolver #antiqueweapons #pictureoftheday #visserantiquearms #arms #revolver #antique #guns #caliber #calibre #collecting #gunsoftheworld #art #historicart #historicweapons #antiqueweapons #armesancien #armesancienne #restoring #abroche Lefaucheux presented this weapon to the militairy but due to it’s lack of stopping power (7mm caliber) it only found it’s way in small amounts within civilian use. It’s as precise as a clockwork I am talking about hundredths of millimeters hand finished in the 1860’s. As you can see the hammer has 2 ends in order to reach the outerand inner layer of the bullets in the cilinder. When you cock the hammer the cilinder turns in such a manner that it alternates between the upper and lower barrel. The cilinder has an outer and an inner ring, each with 10 bullet capacity. Triple Action with over and under barrels. This is an experimental 20-shot 7mm E.Lefaucheux Pinfire revolver. Weather this weapon was a present from Tsar Alexander III to Mr.Tisnès, can not be stated with certainty neither supported with documents at this time. It features double barrels, one below the. #historicarms #pinfire #guncollecting #Lefaucheux #pinfirerevolver #antiqueweapons #pictureoftheday #visserantiquearms #arms #revolver #antique #guns #caliber #calibre #collecting #gunsoftheworld #art #historicart #historicweapons #antiqueweapon #armesancien #armesancienne #abroche #quality #antiqueguns #workofart #history This specimen took the concept of a revolver to another level, having a cylinder with a capacity for 20 cartridges. These 20 shot revolvers are documented as being used during the Civil War, mostly on the. Weather this weapon was a present from Alexander IIi to Mr.Tisnès, can not be stated with certainty neither supported with documents at this time. An extremely rare and unusual 19th century high capacity revolver.
Tisnès to develop and build the Russian Orthodox Cathedral in Biarritz. Tsar Alexander II from Russia commisioned Russian architect Alexander Nevski and Mr. He was an architect and governement inspector of governement buildingsin Biarritz France.
Beautifully engraved 7mm Pinfire revolver in Leather (on wood) case.Įxceptional piece with beautiful engravings, heat colored parts, octagonal barrel and Ivory grip scales, finely carved with bass reliefs.Īlthough made in Toulouse France, it is Liege Belgium tested and marked (ELG). A FINE ROCOUR LEFAUCHEUX: This Lefaucheux-patent Belgian revolver can be dated between 18 - first by its maker, Rocour, then by its lines and design, by the action installed and finally by the Lefaucheux patent number itself.
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