March 15-17, 2022 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/15/2022
Classic configuration of the 1854 pinfire revolver with bead front sight, notch rear sight mounted to hammer. Correct safety stocks on each side of the cylinder to prevent free-spinning. 2-piece walnut grips retained by single screw through escutcheon. Spurred trigger guard. Rotatable lanyard loop. Top of barrel with "INVon E. LEFAUCHEUX BRte PARIS". Right side of frame with LF proof and 201010 serial number; left side of frame with "INVon E. LEFAUCHEX BREVETE SELL (?, difficult to read with strike) PARIS". CONDITION: Barrel retains approximately 30% bluing, primarily on the barrel and cylinder, with frame being largely gunmetal grey with flashes of blue in protected areas. Numerous bumps and bruises throughout, including some silvering. Fore section of cylinder with some fine oxidation. Grips have extensive bruising, chips, and strikes throughout; a few spots of what looks like a cleaning chemical stripping varnish. Mechanically fine, bore is good with strong rifling and some pitting in the grooves. EMW