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Description & Condition

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