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Scarce Le Page Retailed French M.1874 Chamelot Delvigne Commercial
Revolver with German WWI Style Shoulder Holster 
Caliber: 11 mm French Ordnance Revolver M.1873 (Army)
Price: $1975
Inventory # apc_0203
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce French M.1874
Chamelot Delvigne revolver intended for the civilian market.
The revolver was retailed by Le Page, as indicated by
markings on the barrel, "Faure Le Page a Paris"
(please, see pictures). The revolver comes with a very scarce
Imperial German World War One style officer shoulder holster.
This may indicate that the revolver was privately purchased from
Le Page by a German officer, who carried it during the World
War One. The holster was custom made for this particular revolver
(fits perfectly!). The wear on the revolver and holster indicate
that the two were together for a very long time (a Great War
bring back?). Externally, M.1874 commercial revolver is almost
identical with French officer M.1874 revolver (except for the
markings). Careful examination of the internal parts may reveal
that they are not interchangeable with the military revolver
parts. In fact, some of the M.1874 commercial revolvers have
slightly different mechanism than M.1874 officer revolvers. The
revolver was designed to fire a low pressure 11 mm black powder
cartridge and should not be used with any other cartridge. Fluted
cylinder. Fancy checkering on the hammer and loading gate. Matching
serial numbers. Very high quality of machining and metal
finish. Handsome, black hardwood grips with diamond checkering
(ebony?). Chamelot Delvigne was one of the most reliable revolvers
of 1870-s. CONDITION: Fine, with 86% of original,
slightly thinning blue finish on metal. Blue is turning to brownish
color in some places (mostly on the hilt and trigger guard).
Occasional spots of light patina and/or peppering. Fading case
coloring on the hammer, trigger and loading gate. The bore
is in excellent condition, with strong and shiny rifling.
Cylinder chambers are in fine condition. The action works fine.
All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on the metal.
Wooden grips are in excellent condition with some minor handling
marks. Complete with lanyard ring. Holster is in fine
condition. The leather is still soft and flexible. Original stitching.
Antique. Very attractive World War One rig! Serial#
175XX. (Ref. "Military Handguns of France" by
Eugene Medlin and Jean Huon., pp. 35, also in "Les Revolvers
Militaires Francais" by Henri Vuillemin, p.123). |
English Webley Pryse Type Revolver
Caliber: 450
Price: $1575
Inventory # wbp_0293
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DESCRIPTION: Impressive,
large, hinged-frame English military style revolver with simultaneous
ejection. The top of the barrel displays retailer's markings,
"I. HOLLIS & SONS, LONDON". Many English
officers privately purchased Webley Pryse type revolvers, that
were considered revolvers of choice at the time. Original
one-piece wooden grip with diamond checkering. English commercial
proofs are present on major parts of the revolver. Single
and double action. Six-chamber cylinder. Barrel length: 5.5 inches.
Fixed front and rear sights. Complete with lanyard ring. CONDITION:
Very good+. 50% of original blue finish is still present
on the metal. Some blue finish is starting to turn to brownish
color. Most of the finish wear is on the hilt and lower part
of the frame (from handling). The balance is in white, mixed
with some patina. Occasional spots of light surface rust and
metal roughness. Some screw heads show screwdriver's markings.
Bore is in overall excellent condition, with bright and strong
rifling. The cylinder's chambers are in fine condition. Strong
action. The hardwood grip shows wear and some handling marks.
All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on the metal.
All the internal parts of the revolver are in very good condition,
with no visible wear. All complete and in original condition.
The revolver needs a careful, professional cleaning. Scarce
English military style large frame revolver! Antique.
Serial# 25XX. |
English Webley Pryse No. 4 Revolver
Caliber: 476
Price: $1975
Inventory # wbp_0288
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DESCRIPTION: English Webley
Pryse No. 4 revolver in 476 CF caliber. Impressive, large,
hinged-frame English military style revolver with simultaneous
ejection. The left side of the barrel displays following markings,
"Webley's No.4 .476 CF". The Webley's trade
mark, "Winged Bullet over W&S" is stamped
on the left side of the frame, just next to the cylinder. Many
English officers privately purchased Pryse type revolvers in
.476, that was considered a caliber of choice at the time. Original
one-piece wooden grip with diamond checkering. English proof
marks are present on major parts of the revolver. The cylinder
displays a different number than a frame of the revolver. Six-chamber
cylinder. Barrel length: 5.75 inches. Complete with lanyard ring.
CONDITION: The revolver is in fine condition. 78% of original
blue finish is still present on the revolver. The balance is
in white mixed with some light patina. The revolver shows an
honest service wear. Some blue finish is starting to turn to
brownish color. Some metal roughness on the upper part of the
barrel. The bore is in excellent condition with strong and
shiny rifling. The chambers are in excellent condition
as well. Strong action. All the markings and numbers are
clearly visible on the metal. All the internal parts of
the revolver are in fine condition, with no visible wear. The
hardwood grip is in fine condition with some light handling marks
and some wear to the diamond checkering. Scarce English Webley
Pryse military style revolver! Antique. Serial# 67XX. |
Dutch East Indies KNIL M.1891 Military Revolver
Caliber: 9.4 mm centerfire
Price: $875
Inventory # apc_0199
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DESCRIPTION: Dutch military revolver
made for the Dutch colonial army in the East Indies (KNIL). Many
M.1891 revolvers were reissued to Indonesian military and police.
Matching serial numbers. Single and double action. Wooden
grips with diamond checkering. Dutch government property markings
are stamped on the right side of the frame, "Crown over
W"(a Dutch Queen Wilhelmina initial) . The left
side of the frame displays either a date or a property number,
"1924" and regimental markings, "+B
105". Some other Dutch markings are present on the frame,
cylinder and barrel. Six-chamber cylinder. Complete with lanyard
ring. Barrel length: 4.25 inch. CONDITION: Fine (NRA Antique).
94% of original blue finish is still on metal. The balance is
in white, mixed with some patina. Some blue finish is
starting to turn to brown color. One small spot of light
pitting on the right side of the frame just below the hammer.
Bore is in excellent condition with strong and shiny rifling.
Chambers are also in excellent condition. Strong action.
All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on metal.
All the internal parts of the revolver are in fine condition,
with no visible wear. The hardwood grips are in good condition
only, with some wear, dings and scratches. The checkering on
the grips shows some wear. KNIL M.1895 revolvers are difficult
to find in decent condition. This is one of the better examples
of this model, I have seen in in many years. Antique. Serial#
88XX. (Ref. "Geschichte und Technik der europaischen
Militarrevolver" by Rolf H. Muller, pp. 620-621, also
in "Die Militarrevolver der Niederlande 1856-1940"
by H.E.Harder and W.A.Dreschler, pp.154-170). |
Scarce Danish M.1865/97 Military Revolver with Artillery
Regimental Markings
Caliber: 11.44 mm centerfire
Price: $2975
Inventory # apc_0197
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce Danish M.1865/97
military revolver in all original condition. The revolver
is a Danish military conversion of M.1865 pinfire service revolver
to the 11.44 mm centerfire cartridge. The latter is quite
unique, as it features wooden projectile with nickel casing.
There is a couple of models of similar Danish military revolvers,
all of them quite scarce. This model can be recognized by the
characteristic safety lever between the frame and the hammer.
This type of the revolver was issued to Danish artillery and
cavalry. The revolver was manufactured by Kronborg Gevaerfabrik,
as indicated by markings on the upper part of the barrel. The
mechanism of the revolver was based on Lefaucheux-Chaineux
patents. The conversion design is attributed to Georg
Christiansen. The revolver has all matching serial numbers
(the external serial numbers are stamped on the frame, barrel,
loading gate, trigger, hammer, butt and on the cylinder). The
right side of the frame displays original model designation,
"M. 1865". All the major parts of the revolver
display Danish royal crowns and some smaller marks and numbers.
The left side of the frame display two sets of Danish artillery
regimental markings, "Tr.A.25" (crossed with
a single line), and "2.A.B.48". Very high quality
of machining. Single and double action. The revolver has a very
nice one piece dark walnut grip with diamond checkering. The
cylinder capacity is six rounds. 5 inch long round barrel. Complete
with a massive lanyard ring located on the back of the frame,
just underneath the hammer. Low, three digit serial number.
CONDITION: Fine, with 75% of original blue finish remaining
on metal. The balance is in white, mixed with some light brown
patina. Original dark walnut grip is in fine condition, without
any cracks, but with some handling marks and dings. Very crisp
action. The bore is in fine condition with strong rifling.
The cylinder chambers are in fine condition as well. Unique,
and very attractive Danish military revolver! Antique. Serial#
4XX. (Ref. "Geschichte und Technik der europaischen Militarrevolver"
by Rolf H. Muller, pp. 82-83, also in "Gamle Danske Militaer
Vaben" by Th. Moeller, pp.24-25). |
Very Nice German Reichsrevolver M.1879 with Horse Artillery
Regimental Markings
Caliber: 10. 6 mm
Price: $1975
Inventory # apc_0198
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DESCRIPTION: Early German
military revolver made in 1883 by gunmaker's cartel in
Suhl, and accordingly marked on the left side of the frame,
"S&S. V.C.S. C.G.H. SUHL" (the cartel, at
the time, consisted of Spangenberg & Sauer, Schilling and
Haenel). Single action only, which is correct for this model.
Hard wood grips. Matching serial numbers. All the screws
also display matching serial numbers. All the serial numbers
are factory original, and they were not restamped. Prussian Eagle
is stamped on the barrel, and several German proofs are present
on the frame. Six-chamber cylinder. Complete with lanyard ring.
The butt of the grip displays interesting regimental markings,
"10. A. r. 1. 125" (10th Field Artillery Regiment,
Horse Battery). Barrel length: 181 mm. All original, as
issued military configuration. CONDITION: Excellent. 95%
of blue finish is still on metal. The revolver shows an honest
holster wear to the sharp edges of metal. Some blue is turning
to brownish color. Bore is in excellent condition, with strong
and shiny rifling. Chambers are also in excellent condition.
Strong action. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible
on the metal. All the internal parts of the revolver are
in excellent condition, with no visible wear. Wooden grips are
in fine condition, with some handling marks and minor scratches.
The grips show oil stains around the screws. Very nice Reichsrevolver
M.1879 with interesting regimental markings. Very collectible
condition! Antique. Serial# 28XX. (Ref. "Geschichte
und Technik der europaischen Militarrevolver" by Rolf
H. Muller, pp. 170-171). |
Scarce Swiss M.1878 Army Revolver
Caliber: 10.4 mm Swiss M.1878
Price: $2975
Inventory # apc_0195
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce Swiss M.1878
army revolver in all original condition. This model can be
recognized by the characteristic diamond checkering on the walls
of the cylinder. The revolver was manufactured by Waffenfabrik
Bern, as indicated by markings on the left side of the frame.
The mechanism of the revolver is based on J. Warnant patents.
The design is credited to Swiss inventor, R. Schmidt. All
matching serial numbers. Very high quality of machining and
metal finish. Swiss proofs are present on major metal parts of
the revolver. This is a variation with dark brown, hardened rubber
grips with Swiss Cross on the left side (1879 modification).
6 inch long octagonal barrel. Complete with the lanyard
ring. Extremely well made Swiss military revolver! This
is not a rework, the revolver is in original condition. CONDITION:
Excellent, with 92% of original finish remaining on metal.
The balance is in white, mixed with brown patina. Some scattered
light peppering on the barrel. No pitting. All the markings on
metal are nice and clear. Original dark brown, hardened rubber
grips are in fine+ condition, without any cracks. The right side
grip shows some handling marks. Very crisp action. The bore
is in overall fine condition with strong and shiny rifling. The
cylinder chambers are in excellent condition. All the internal
parts of the revolver are in excellent condition, with no visible
wear. No import markings. Scarce, and very attractive Swiss
military revolver! Antique. Serial# 20XX. (Ref.: "Pistolen
und Revolver der Schweiz seit 1720" by Kriss Reinhart
and Jurg A. Meier, p.136, also in "Geschichte und Technik
der europaischen Militarrevolver" by Rolf H. Muller,
pp. 1084-1085). |
Imperial Russian Model 1874 S&W Revolver by Ludwig Loewe
Caliber: .44 Russian
Price: $2975
Inventory # swp_0029
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DESCRIPTION: Imperial Russian
army contract S & W Russian Model third pattern revolver
manufactured by Ludwig Loewe, Berlin, Germany. These revolvers
had interesting history. In 1877, Ludwig Loewe & Company
located in Berlin, Germany received an order for 70.000 of such
revolver from the Imperial Russian army. The contract was placed
on the emergency basis, as Russia had just entered the war with
Turkey. Smith & Wesson was not willing to supply more guns
quickly enough, hence Loewe was chosen as manufacturer. The barrel
rib displays the Russian language maker address, "Ludwig
Loewe i Ko., Berlin, Germania". The revolver displays
also an Imperial Russian government property mark stamped
on the back of the barrel rib, "Crown over Double Headed
Eagle" (fading). The left side of the frame displays
a model designation in Russian language, "Obr. 1874"
(Model 1874). Matching serial numbers (the matching numbers
are stamped on the cylinder and barrel only; there are no serial
numbers stamped on all other parts of the revolver). The serial
numbers are original and they were not restamped. Single action.
Six-chamber cylinder. Barrel length: 6.5 inch. CONDITION:
The revolver is fine to excellent condition (refurbished).
The metal was completely refinished. 98% of reblue is still on
metal. The blue is worn mostly on the sharp edges of the frame,
barrel and cylinder. Very good bore with strong rifling.
Excellent cylinder's chambers. Very tight action.
The markings and numbers are still visible on metal. Hardwood
grips are a replacement. They are in excellent condition with
only minor handling marks. The lanyard ring assembly was
removed from the butt of the revolver (please, see pictures).
Some screws were replaced. The side plate screw was replaced
with some kind of pin (please, see pictures). Scarce Russian
Model S&W revolver by Ludwig Loewe! Antique. Serial#
160XX. |
Beautiful Spanish/Belgian Lefaucheux Pinfire Revolver
Caliber: 12 mm pinfire
Price: $3750
Inventory # apc_0191
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DESCRIPTION: Beautiful, elaborately
decorated Spanish/Belgian Lefaucheux type pinfire revolver.
Deep, floral style engravings on the cylinder, barrel , grip,
loading gate, trigger guard and frame. Two animals are engraved
on the frame, while four animals are engraved on the cylinder.
They are gold plated. Some other, smaller details are also
gold plated. Large size, Belgian style frame. Single and double
action. Open top design without a cylinder bridge. Heavy, octagonal
barrel with fixed front sight. Very nice ivory grips.
Six-chamber cylinder. Complete with a lanyard ring. The upper
part of the octagonal barrel displays following markings, "Jose
Miguel Ordonez". This may be a Spanish engraver who
worked on the revolver, or the one time owner of the revolver.
The revolver is marked on the left side of the barrel with a
Lefaucheux mark, "Crown over EL" and
wording. "Acier Fondu". The upper part of the
barrel displays, "LF over Rampant Lion". Liege
proof is stamped on the cylinder. Very high quality of machining
and metal finish! The revolver is in all original condition.
Barrel length: 133 mm. CONDITION: Low excellent. The revolver
has about 80% of its original finish on metal. Most of the finish
wear is on the grip and on the barrel. The engraving and gold
plating is nicely preserved. Bore is in excellent condition
with strong rifling. The cylinder's chambers are in excellent
condition as well. Strong action. All the markings and numbers
are clearly visible on the metal. All the internal parts
of the revolver are in excellent condition, with no visible wear.
Ivory grips are in fine condition, with some small hairline cracks.
This is definitely one of the nicest Lefaucheux revolvers
that I have ever offered! Serial# 2058XX. |
Spanish Military Issue Lefaucheux M.1863 Pinfire Revolver
Caliber: 12 mm pinfire
Price: $950
Inventory # apc_0190
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DESCRIPTION: Large frame Spanish
military Lefaucheux type pinfire revolver. This model was manufactured
exclusively for the Spanish Army. Made by the State Factory
in Oviedo in 1869, as indicated by markings on the right
side of the frame. The revolver loosely follows the French M.1858,
except for a shape of the grip and Belgian-style frame. Open
top design. Single action. Six rounds cylinder. This revolver
has a characteristic square shape of the upper part of the grip.
Plain hardwood grips. Complete with the lanyard ring. The revolver
had seen a service with Spanish continental army until 1888,
and with Spanish colonial forces until the turn of the century.
Many revolvers of this type were captured during the Spanish
American War in Cuba and Philippines. All original military
configuration. CONDITION: Overall in fine+ antique condition.
94% of original finish is still on metal. The blue
finish on metal is turning to a uniform brown patina. Couple
of small spots of light pitting. The action is still strong.
The cylinder indexation is fine. Brown hard wood grips are in
excellent condition. Bore is in fine condition with strong
rifling. The cylinder's chambers are in fine condition. All
the markings and numbers are clearly visible on the metal.
All the internal parts of the revolver are in fine condition
with no visible wear. A very nicely preserved example of the
Spanish M.1863 military revolver! Antique. Serial# N50XX.
(Ref. "Geschichte und Technik der europaischen Militarrevolver"
by Rolf H. Muller, pp. 1144-1145). |
Webley No. 5 Revolver with "Church Steeple" Cylinder
Flutes and with Interesting Markings
Caliber: 360 CF
Price: $1675
Inventory # wbp_0270
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce English Webley
No. 5 revolver built on the RIC size frame. Manufactured
for a large distributor, E.M. Reilly in London, as indicated
by markings stamped on the cylinder bridge (please, see pictures).
Large Webley distributors had an option to have their name engraved
on the revolvers. The Webley's markings are stamped on the left
side of the frame, just in front of the cylinder, "Winged
Bullet over W&S". The caliber and the Webley's model
designation are stamped on the upper part of the barrel, "360
No. 5". The revolver displays some small markings,
that seems to be stamped by a military armory. The left side
of the frame displays, "S . SS.", while the
right side of the frame displays two crossed flags. Some
revolvers of this pattern were privately purchased by British
and Australian officers, and consequently have seen service during
the Boer War and the War World One. Matching serial numbers (the
numbers are stamped on the frame and cylinder only, which is
correct for this type of revolver). The revolver has scarce
"church steeple" cylinder flutes! Single and double
action. One piece hardwood grip with diamond checkering. Barrel
length: 2.75 inch. CONDITION: Fine. The revolver
has about 65% of original blue finish. The balance is in white
mixed with light patina. All the markings and numbers on metal
are clearly visible. Excellent bore with strong and shiny
rifling. The cylinder's chambers are also in excellent
condition. Strong action. The hardwood grip is in
fine condition with only minor handling marks. Complete with
the lanyard ring. No import marks. Interesting Webley No.
5 revolver! Antique. Serial# 622XX. |
Scarce Civil War/French Raphael Center Fire Revolver
Caliber: 11 mm (.42)
Price: $3950
Inventory # apc_0177
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce, large
frame, double action Raphael revolver. About 1.000 Raphael revolvers
were purchased on the commercial market by the federal government
during the Civil War. Some Raphael revolvers may have been
privately purchased by officers during the Civil War. It is assumed
that the revolvers were manufactured in France. George Raphael
was a friend of Abraham Lincoln. He supplied both, revolvers
and swords to the the federal government. The revolver does not
displays any markings, except for the serial number stamped on
the front part of the cylinder (the Civil War era Raphael revolvers
were unmarked). The revolver is in all original condition. Very
interesting design of the cylinder with a complex loading system.
In fact, the loading and unloading of the revolver was a quite
complicated task, which was undoubtedly difficult to perform
in the field. Open top design. Six-chamber cylinder. Fixed front
sight. Hardwood grips. Complete with with a massive lanyard bolt,
doubling as a extractor rod. Barrel length: 147 mm. CONDITION:
Fine+. 88-90% of original finish on the metal. The balance
is pleasant, brownish patina. Bore is in excellent condition
with strong and shiny rifling. Chambers are also in excellent
condition. Strong action. Wooden grips are in fine condition,
with some handling marks and light dings. No cracks in the wood.
Very attractive and scarce Civil War era Raphael revolver!
Antique. Serial# 18 |
English Adams Model 1872 Center Fire Revolver
Caliber: .450
Price: $1795
Inventory # apc_0176
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DESCRIPTION: Impressive large
frame double action English revolver. The revolver is almost
identical with military Adams Mark III. The major difference
is a lack of the Roman numeral, "III" on the right
side of the frame just in front of the cylinder. Mechanically,
Model 1872 revolver was similar to Model 1867, except for the
new ejector system. The top of the octagonal barrel displays
following wording, "ADAMS'S PATENT SMALL ARMS CO.. 391,
STRAND, LONDON". Right side of the frame is marked,
"ADAMS'S PATENT", and, "JA TRADE MARK".
Several English proofs are stamped on the frame, barrel and
cylinder. Octagonal barrel. Six shot cylinder. The cylinder
and frame show matching serial numbers. No serial numbers
are visible on other external parts of the revolver. Barrel length:
6 inches. Very nice one piece hardwood grip with diamond checkering.
The revolver has all blue finish, except for the hammer and ejector
that have polished steel finish (now covered with brown patina).
Complete with the lanyard ring. CONDITION: Overall in
fine condition with about 85% of original finish turning to uniform
brown patina. Occasional peppering and/or light surface rust.
No pitting of any kind. Some light dings and scratches are visible
on the cylinder and on the cylinder bridge. One piece grip with
diamond checkering is in excellent condition. The double action
works fine. The single action does not work - the hammer does
not stay cocked. Fine bore with strong rifling. The cylinder
chambers are also in fine condition. Serial# 58XX. (Ref.: "Howdah
to High Power" by Robert J. Maze, pp. 10-14). |
Civil War/French Lefaucheux Model 1854 Pinfire Revolver
Caliber: 12 mm pinfire
Price: $1695
Inventory # apc_0182
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DESCRIPTION: Large frame,
single action French Model 1854 Lefaucheux pinfire revolver.
The serial number is below the range of numbers of the revolvers
imported to the USA during the Civil War (25,000-37,000). Many
revolvers of this pattern were sold commercially by numerous
retailers before and during the Civil War. 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). Interesting oval maker mark on the left side of the
frame, just below the cylinder, "Invent. E. Lefaucheux
Brevete SGDG (Paris)". The revolver is marked on the
right side of the frame with a Lefaucheux mark, "Break
Open Pistol over LF". The revolver has octagonal barrel,
which is not as common as round barrel. The upper part of the
barrel displays following markings, "Inv.on E. Lefaucheux
Br.te Paris". The revolver is in all original condition.
Open top design. Six-chamber cylinder. Fixed front sight. Hardwood
grips. Complete with lanyard ring. Barrel length: 158 mm. CONDITION:
Fine+. 90-92% of original finish on the metal. The balance
is brownish patina. Bore is in excellent condition with strong
and shiny rifling. Chambers are also in excellent condition.
Strong action. Wooden grips are in fine condition, with some
handling marks, dings and scratches. No cracks in the wood. The
cylinder loading gate spring is missing. All the serial numbers
and markings are clearly visible on the metal. Very attractive
Civil War era Lefaucheux revolver! Antique. Serial# 222XX
(Ref.: "Military Handguns of France" by Eugene
Medlin and Jean Huon., pp.11-15, also in "Les Revolvers
Militaires Francais" by Henri Vuillemin, p.41). |
Civil War/French Lefaucheux Model 1854 Pinfire Revolver
Caliber: 12 mm pinfire
Price: $1475
Inventory # apc_0175
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DESCRIPTION: Large frame,
single action French Model 1854 Lefaucheux pinfire revolver.
The serial number is within the range of numbers of the revolvers
imported to the USA during the Civil War (25,000-37,000). Many
revolvers of this pattern were also sold commercially by numerous
retailers before and during the Civil War. 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). Interesting oval maker mark on the left side of the
frame, just below the cylinder, "Invent. E. Lefaucheux
Brevete SGDG (Paris)". The revolver is marked on the
right side of the frame with a Lefaucheux mark, "Break
Open Pistol over LF". The revolver has round barrel.
The upper part of the barrel displays following markings, "Inv.on
E. Lefaucheux Br.te Paris" (slightly worn). The
revolver is in all original condition. Open top design. Six-chamber
cylinder. Fixed front sight. Hardwood grips. Complete with lanyard
ring. Barrel length: 158 mm. CONDITION: Very good+. The
finish is brownish patina mixed with some surface rust. Occasional
metal roughness. Bore is in very good condition with strong rifling.
Chambers are in fine condition. The action works OK. Wooden grips
are in good condition, with some handling marks, dings and scratches.
The left side grip shows two cracks. All the serial numbers and
markings are still visible on the metal. Interesting Civil
War era Lefaucheux revolver! Antique. Serial# 325XX (Ref.:
"Military Handguns of France" by Eugene Medlin
and Jean Huon., pp.11-15, also in "Les Revolvers Militaires
Francais" by Henri Vuillemin, p.41). |
Argentinian Military Contract Simson Nagant M. 1893 Revolver
Caliber: Cal. 11 mm (.440 Nagant)
Price: $1975
Inventory # ngp_0065
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DESCRIPTION: Large frame Nagant
revolver built by Simson & Co. in Suhl, and accordingly marked
on the left side of the frame. This revolver was a part of
Argentinian military contract fulfilled by Simson. The revolver
has original finish and was not refurbished by the Argentinian
arsenal. The revolver is very similar to large frame Belgian
military M.1878-86 Nagant revolvers. Single and double action.
Wooden grips with diamond checkering. German proofs are stamped
on all the major parts of the revolver. Non-fluted, six round
cylinder. Six inch long octagonal barrel. Complete with lanyard
ring. CONDITION: Fine+ (NRA Antique). 94% of original
blue finish is still on the metal. Some finish is turning to
brownish color. Some occasional peppering on the barrel. Original
checkered grips are in very good condition with numerous handling
marks and dings. All matching serial numbers. Excellent bore
with strong and shiny rifling. The cylinder chambers are
in fine condition. Strong action. All the markings and numbers
are clearly visible on the metal. All the internal parts
of the revolver are in fine condition, with no visible wear.
Difficult to find South American contract large frame Nagant
revolver in all original condition! Antique. Serial# 63XX.
(Ref.: "Les Revolvers Et Les Fusils Nagant"
by Claude Feys and Rene Smeets, pp. 74-79). |
Scarce German Large Frame Lefaucheux Pinfire Revolver
Caliber: 12 mm pinfire
Price: $1495
Inventory # apc_0171
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce German large
frame Lefaucheux pinfire revolver. Typical for German pinfire
revolvers, closed frame design with a cylinder bridge. The frame
and barrel are machined from two pieces of steel, which is also
characteristic for German pinfire revolvers. The cylinder bridge
displays following maker's markings, "C. Stiegele in
Munchen". According to Stoeckel, Stiegele was a Bavarian
gun maker working in Munich around 1860 (listed on page 293).
No other markings are present on the revolver. One piece, hard
wood grip with diamond checkering. Single and double action.
Six-chamber cylinder. Complete with lanyard ring. Barrel length:
148 mm. German pinfire revolvers are relatively scarce. Belgian,
French and Spanish pinfire revolvers are more common, as they
were manufactured in larger quantities. CONDITION: Very
good+. 84% of blue finish, with a balance being light brown patina.
Bore is in excellent condition with strong and shiny rifling.
Chambers are also in excellent condition. The action of the revolver
needs either an adjustment, or a repair as the revolver works
in double action only (single action does not work). The trigger
return spring is weak. The loading gate latch is missing. Wooden
grip is in fine condition, with some light handling marks. Attractive
solid frame German pinfire revolver! Antique. |
Imperial German Webley RIC Type Revolver
Caliber: 9 x 16 mm
Price: $695
Inventory # wbp_0223
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DESCRIPTION: This is a medium
frame German made Webley RIC type revolver. German commercial
proofs are present on the frame, barrel and cylinder, "Crown
over U". The revolver was manufactured in 9 x16 mm caliber,
that was popular at the time on the German commercial market,
as well as among the German policemen. The revolvers of this
type were distributed in Germany by commercial retailers. Many
of such revolvers were privately purchased by German officers
in the 1880/1890-s, and consequently have seen service during
War World One. 3.5 inch long octagonal barrel. Six shot cylinder.
Lever safety device is fixed on the left side of the frame. Complete
with the lanyard ring. CONDITION: This revolver is in fine+
to low excellent condition with about 94% of blue finish left
on the metal. The balance is in white mixed with some light
gray patina. Some blue is turning to brownish color (mostly on
the hilt and trigger guard). Couple of spots of light peppering
(mainly on the cylinder bridge). Very crisp action. Some minor
handling marks are present on the hardwood grip. Bore is in
very good condition with strong rifling. Cylinder chambers are
in excellent condition. The upper grip screw is missing.
All the markings and numbers on metal are clearly visible. No
import marks. Interesting German World War One era revolver.
Antique. (Ref.: "Der Reichsrevolver und seine
Varianten" by Heinrich E. Harder, pp. 357-362, also
in "The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Handguns"
by A.B. Zhuk, p.145/1016). |
English Tranter Patent Revolver
Caliber: 320 RF.
Price: $750
Inventory # apc_0167
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DESCRIPTION: English medium frame
Tranter patent rimfire revolver. Single action. Closed frame
design. Octagonal barrel. Left side of the frame displays following
markings, "W. Tranter Patent". The retailer
markings are nicely engraved on the cylinder bridge, "I.
Hollis & Sohn, London". House of Birmingham proofs
are stamped on the cylinder, frame and barrel. CONDITION:
Very good. 68-70% of metal is covered by uniform, uncleaned brown
patina. The balance is in white. Very good bore and chambers.
The one-piece wooden grip with diamond checkering is slightly
worn. There is a repair/restoration in the upper part of the
grip (please, see pictures). Strong action (single action only,
double action does not work, I am not sure if the revolver was
designed this way, or perhaps it needs some internal repair,
or adjustment). Barrel length: 3 inch. Antique. Serial#
358XX. |
Scarce French M.1874 Chamelot Delvigne Commercial Revolver
Caliber: 11 mm French Ordnance Revolver M.1873 (Army)
Price: $1475
Inventory # apc_0160
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce French M.1874
Chamelot Delvigne revolver intended for the civilian market.
Externally, M.1874 commercial revolver is almost identical with
French officer M.1874 revolver (except for the markings). Careful
examination of the internal parts may reveal that they are not
interchangeable with the military revolver parts. In fact, some
of the M.1874 commercial revolvers have slightly different mechanism
than M.1874 officer revolvers. The revolver was designed to fire
a low pressure 11 mm black powder cartridge and should not be
used with any other cartridge. There is no maker's address on
the revolver. Fluted cylinder. Fancy checkering on the hammer
and loading gate. Matching serial numbers. Very high quality
of machining and metal finish. Handsome, black hardwood grips
with diamond checkering (ebony?). Chamelot Delvigne was one
of the most reliable revolvers of 1870-s. CONDITION: Fine,
with 82% of original, slightly thinning blue finish on metal.
Blue is turning to light brown patina in some places. Couple
of spots of light peppering. Small scratch on the left side of
the frame (please, see pictures). Fading case coloring on the
hammer, trigger and loading gate. The bore has worn rifling with
frosting in the grooves. Cylinder chambers are in fine condition.
The action works fine. All the markings and numbers are clearly
visible on the metal. Wooden grips are in fine condition
with some minor handling marks. Complete with lanyard ring.
Antique. Serial# 49XX. (Ref. "Military Handguns of
France" by Eugene Medlin and Jean Huon., pp. 35, also
in "Les Revolvers Militaires Francais" by Henri
Vuillemin, p.123). |
Scarce Argentinian Military Contract English Tranter M.1868
Revolver
Caliber: 44
Price: $1750
Inventory # apc_0145
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce Argentinian
military contract English Tranter M.1868 revolver. The right
side of the frame shows Argentinian military property markings,
"EN 884". The abbreviation stands for "Ejercito
Nacional" (National Army). Argentina purchased about
two thousand of such revolvers in the early 1870-s. The revolver
follows loosely the lines of M.1868 Trade Pattern. Large
size frame, with unusually long barrel (8 inch!). Scarce variant
with the swivel type extractor rod and the latter release lever
located on the left side of the frame. Single and double action.
The left side of the barrel housing displays following maker
markings, "W. TRANTER PATENT". English proofs
and caliber designation, "440" are stamped on
the octagonal barrel. The same proof marks are stamped on the
wall of every chamber of the cylinder. Some light engraving on
the frame. Complete with the lanyard ring. CONDITION: Very
good. 60% of brownish patina finish remaining on metal, with
the balance in white. Some surface rust on the frame and barrel.
Very good bore and chambers. The action works fine. Wooden one-piece
grip with diamond checkering is also in very good condition,
with some wear and some handling marks. Interesting Argentinian
contract large frame Tranter revolver! Barrel length: 8 inch.
Antique. Serial# 521XX. |
Spanish Military Issue Lefaucheux M.1863 Pinfire Revolver
Caliber: 12 mm pinfire
Price: $750
Inventory # apc_0138
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DESCRIPTION: Large frame Spanish
military Lefaucheux type pinfire revolver. This model
was manufactured exclusively for the Spanish Army. Made by
the State Factory in Oviedo in 1870, as indicated by markings
on the right side of the frame. The revolver loosely follows
the French M.1858, except for a shape of the grip and Belgian-style
frame. Open top design. Single action. The revolver had seen
a service with Spanish continental army until 1888, and with
Spanish colonial forces until the turn of the century. Many revolvers
of this type were captured during the Spanish American War
in Cuba and Philippines. CONDITION: Overall in good to very
good, antique condition. The blue finish on metal is turning
to a uniform brown patina. Couple of spots of pitting. The revolver
shows an old repair to the hilt, just in front of the wooden
grips. The hilt was either broken, or cracked, and was rewelded
(please, see pictures). The action needs repair and/or adjustment.
The hammer can be cocked only when the trigger is pressed forward.
The trigger return spring most likely needs to be replaced. The
cylinder indexation is fine. Brown hard wood grips are in good
condition with some handling marks and chips around the screw.
Bore is in very good condition with strong rifling. The chambers
are in fine condition. Antique. Serial# N78XX. (Ref. "Geschichte
und Technik der europaischen Militarrevolver" by Rolf
H. Muller, pp. 1144-1145). |
Belgian Lefaucheux Solid Frame Pinfire Revolver
Caliber: 9 mm pinfire
Price: $750
Inventory # apc_0134
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DESCRIPTION: Medium frame,
single and double action Belgian Lefaucheux pinfire revolver.
Solid frame design with a cylinder bridge. There are no maker's
markings stamped on the revolver. Liege proof is stamped
on the cylinder. The left side of the barrel displays following
words, "Acier Fondu". The revolver is in all
original condition. Interesting rear sight on the cylinder bridge.
Smooth, black hard wood grips (ebony?). Six-chamber cylinder.
Complete with lanyard ring. In his book, Singer shows a very
similar revolver manufactured by Belgian gun maker Ad. Jansen.
Jansen-Lefaucheux pinfire revolvers were popular Belgian officers
side arms. Meyers-Lefaucheux pinfire revolvers of similar design,
were popular Dutch officers side arms. Barrel length: 130 mm.
CONDITION: Fine. 70% of uniform, brown patina on the metal.
The balance is in white. Bore is in fine condition. Chambers
are in excellent condition. Strong action. Wooden grip are in
excellent condition, with some light handling marks. Nice
solid frame pinfire revolver! Antique. Serial# 165XX. (Ref.
"Pistolets et Revolvers de poche au XIX-eme siecle"
by Dimitri Singer, p.72, also in "Geschichte und Technik
der europaischen Militarrevolver" by Rolf H. Muller,
pp. 18-19 and 606-607). |
Belgian Lefaucheux Solid Frame Pinfire Revolver
Caliber: 12 mm pinfire
Price: $875
Inventory # apc_0133
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DESCRIPTION: Large frame, single
and double action Belgian Lefaucheux pinfire revolver. Solid
frame design with a cylinder bridge. There are no maker's markings
stamped on the revolver. I assume that the revolver was manufactured
in Belgium, although there is no single proof stamped on the
revolver. The revolver is in all original condition. Light engravings
with silver inlays on the cylinder, grip and frame (partially
worn). Black hard wood grips (ebony?) with diamond checkering.
Six-chamber cylinder. Complete with lanyard ring. In his book,
Singer shows a very similar revolver manufactured by Belgian
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