June 25-28, 2018 Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/27/2018
Gun (A) is a French Navy marked mle. 1873 ordnance revolver. Finished in the white with some very minor areas of light pitting. Appears to have been lightly cleaned at some point. All markings are clear. Dated 1883. Traces of straw color on hammer and trigger. All matching serial and assembly numbers. Good mechanical function. Wood grips are good with dings and handling marks. Bore is dirty with sharp rifling. Gun (B) is a Chamelot Delvigme 1874 model. Fluted cylinder. No military proofs. Checkered dark wood grips are very good showing some wear. Retains 30% original blue overall. Has a number applied to the right side of the frame, appears period. Fine mechanical function. Bore is good with strong rifling.
Barrel Length
(A) 4 - 3/8" (B) 4 - 1/4"
Caliber/Bore
(A) 11mm French Naval Service (B) 1mm French Service
Manufacturer
(A) St. Etienne (B) Chamelot & Delvigne
Serial Number
(A) 8303 (B) 34879016