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DESCRIPTION: Impressive, large, hinged-frame English military style revolver with simultaneous ejection. The barrel rib 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: Low fine. 65-68% of original blue finish is still present on metal. Scattered patches of patina, peppering and/or light surface rust on the barrel, frame and cylinder (please, see pictures). 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 brown patina. Some screw heads show screwdriver's markings. Bore is in overall low fine condition, with bright and strong rifling. The cylinder's chambers are also in fine condition. Strong action. The hardwood grip shows minor wear and some handling marks. The back/upper part of the hardwood grip shows a small hairline crack (please, see pictures). All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on 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 careful, professional cleaning. Scarce English military style large frame revolver! Antique. |
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DESCRIPTION: The revolver was manufactured by the St. Etienne arsenal in 1894 (antique!), as indicated by markings on the right side of the octagonal barrel. The right side of the frame shows the St. Etienne arsenal address (please, see pictures). Model 1892 was a standard French military handgun in World War One and in World War Two. Matching serial numbers. Complete with lanyard ring. CONDITION: Excellent. 93-94% of original blue finish is still on metal. Most of the finish wear is on the sharp edges of metal parts (mainly on the front part of the barrel, an honest holster wear!). Slightly fading case coloring on the hammer, trigger and loading gate. Original hardwood grips with diamond checkering are in excellent condition. Strong action. Mechanically, the revolver is in perfect condition. The bore is in low excellent condition with strong and shiny rifling. The cylinder chambers are also in excellent condition. All the internal part of the revolver are in excellent condition with no visible wear. All the markings and numbers are clearly visible on the metal. Very nice example of an early production French M.1892 service revolver! Antique. Serial# F410XX. (Ref. "Geschichte und Technik der europaischen Militarrevolver" by Rolf H. Muller, pp. 300-301, also in "Les Revolvers Militaires Francais" by Henri Vuillemin, p.170). |
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DESCRIPTION: Nicely decorated German Lefaucheux type pinfire revolver. Medium size frame. Double action only. 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. Octagonal barrel. One piece hardwood grip with diamond checkering. Six-chamber cylinder. Complete with a lanyard ring. Floral style engraving on the frame, trigger guard and on the butt of the hilt. The revolver displays neither the maker markings, nor the proof markings. High quality of machining and metal finish! Matching serial number (stamped on the frame and cylinder only). Barrel length: 100 mm. German pinfire revolvers are relatively scarce. Belgian, French and Spanish pinfire revolvers are more common, as they were manufactured in larger quantities. CONDITION: Fine. The revolver displays a polished steel finish mixed with some occasional light patina. The floral style engraving is nicely preserved. Bore is in fine condition with strong rifling. The cylinder's chambers are in excellent condition as well. The action works, but the trigger return spring is weak and needs to be replaced. The loading gate works fine. The front sight blade is missing. All the numbers are clearly visible on metal. Other than the trigger return spring, the internal parts of the revolver are in fine condition, with no visible wear. Hardwood grip is in excellent condition, with only minor handling marks. Very attractive German closed frame design Lefaucheux revolver! Antique. Serial# 30XX. |
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DESCRIPTION: Beautiful, elaborately decorated Belgian Arendt/Lefaucheux pinfire revolver. The Arendt pinfire revolvers are usually of the highest quality! Small size, Belgian style frame. Single and double action. Folding trigger. Open top design without a cylinder bridge. Octagonal barrel with fixed front sight. Very nice ebony grips. Six-chamber cylinder. Very effective Arendt patent hammer safety is fitted to the left side of the frame (looks like another loading gate). The Arendt safety mechanism, when engaged, blocks the revolver from being fired by inserting a pin between the hammer and the frame (please, see pictures). The design also features an Arendt patent protective ring for pins. Complete with a lanyard ring. Silver, geometrical style inlays on the cylinder, barrel, grip and frame (typical for Arendt). The upper part of the octagonal barrel displays following markings, "A Liege Arendt Brevete". The right side of the barrel housing displays a word, "Regle". A Liege proof is stamped on the cylinder. The front part of the cylinder displays following markings, "Crown over D" and "Crown over MA". Very high quality of machining and metal finish! The revolver is in all original condition. Barrel length: 98 mm. Maurice Arendt manufactured firearms in Liege, Belgium from 1857 to 1889. He had 10 revolver's patents. His major achievement was a modification and perfecting of the Lefaucheux pinfire revolver. CONDITION: Excellent. The revolver has about 87-90% of its original finish still present on metal. Most of the finish wear is on the grip and on the protective ring. The silver inlays are nicely preserved (they need occasional polishing, as silver tends to get dark). 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 metal. All the internal parts of the revolver are in excellent condition, with no visible wear. Ebony grips are in excellent condition, with only minor handling marks. This is definitely one of the nicest Arendt/Lefaucheux revolvers that I have ever offered! Antique. Serial# 57XX. |
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce French Remington Rolling Block type pistol intended for the civilian market. The pistol shows neither a maker address, nor proof markings. The caliber seems to be 11 mm French Ordnance. Based on the caliber and on the excellent quality of the machining and metal finish, I suspect that the pistol was manufactured in France (although Switzerland also comes to my mind...). The style of the barrel and the grip is definitely European. The rolling block mechanism is of excellent quality. I suspect that the pistol was designed to fire a low pressure 11 mm black powder cartridge and it should not be used with any other cartridge. Handsome hardwood grips with diamond checkering. Half round, half octagonal barrel. The barrel has a blue finish, while all the remaining parts of the pistol display nice case coloring. CONDITION: Fine, with 80% of original finish on metal. The case coloring is somewhat worn. The blue finish on the barrel is nicely preserved. The bore is in good to very good condition. The rifling is somewhat worn and the walls are displaying some cleaning (?) marks/scratches. There is no rust in the bore. The action works fine. Wooden grips are in excellent condition with some minor handling marks. Complete with lanyard ring. Antique. Very attractive Remington Rolling Block type pistol! |
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DESCRIPTION: Medium frame Spanish commercial Lefaucheux type pinfire revolver. The upper part of the barrel displays, either the maker, or the retailer markings, "Riera Lopez Y Ca Durango". Compact design with four inch long barrel, short grip and folding trigger. The revolver loosely follows the French patterns, except for a shape of the grip and a Belgian-style frame. Open top design. Single action. Six-chamber cylinder. Fixed front sight. Dark hardwood grips with diamond checkering. The revolver was manufactured without a lanyard ring. CONDITION: Overall in very good, antique condition. The revolver shows polished steel finish, with some occasional light patina. The action does not work and needs repair. Some springs inside of the revolver are missing. The ejector rod is also missing. The loading gate works fine. The grips are in very good condition with some wear and some handling marks. Bore is in very good condition with strong rifling. The cylinder chambers are in fine condition. All the serial numbers and markings are still visible on metal. Antique. Serial# 25XX. |
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DESCRIPTION: Very early SIG manufactured Swiss M.1882 Schmidt revolver. Very high quality of machining and metal finish. The left side of the frame displays French language SIG maker's markings, "Two Swiss Crosses over 'Fab D'Armes Neuhausen 254 AW D'". The revolver displays a very low three digit serial number and no Swiss military acceptance markings. This may indicate that the revolver was made for a commercial market. Manufactured with a provision for the shoulder stock on the hilt. All matching serial numbers. Two piece black hardened rubber grips with diamond checkering and with "Swiss Cross" on the left side. 4.5 inch long barrel. Complete with a lanyard ring. No import markings. Extremely well made Swiss M.1882 revolver! CONDITION: Excellent. 96-97% of original crisp blue finish remaining on metal. Most of the finish wear is on the sharp edges of the cylinder. Very nice case coloring on the hammer, trigger and loading gate. Nice black hardened rubber grips without any cracks. Very crisp action. Excellent bore and cylinder's chambers. 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. Very nice Swiss M.1882 revolver manufactured by SIG! Serial# 2XX. Antique. (Ref.: "Pistolen und Revolver der Schweiz seit 1720" by Kriss Reinhart and Jurg A. Meier, p.138, also in "Geschichte und Technik der europaischen Militarrevolver" by Rolf H. Muller, pp. 1088-1091). |
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DESCRIPTION: Early German military revolver made in 1882 by Ferdinand von Dreyse, Sommerda (scarce maker!), and accordingly marked on the left side of the frame (please, see pictures)..Single action only, which is correct for this model. Original 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. Bavarian "GF" is stamped on the barrel. Six-chamber cylinder. Complete with a lanyard ring. The butt of the grip displays interesting regimental markings, "B. 2. A. E. 2. 14." (Bavarian 2nd Field Artillery Regiment, Reserve Battery - Bayerish 2 Feldartillerie-Regiment, Ersatz-Batterie). There are also Bavarian ownership/military acceptance stamps present on the butt (please, see pictures). Barrel length: 181 mm. All original, as issued military configuration. CONDITION: Fine. The finish has turned to a pleasing uniform patina. There is a couple of small spots of light metal roughness on the barrel. 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 fine condition, with no visible wear. Wooden grips are in fine condition, with some minor handling marks. The revolver is in "as found" condition! It was not cleaned for many years! Very nice Reichsrevolver M.1879 with interesting regimental markings. Very collectible condition! Antique. Serial# 51XX. (Ref. "Geschichte und Technik der europaischen Militarrevolver" by Rolf H. Muller, pp. 170-171). |
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DESCRIPTION: Imperial Russian army contract S & W Model 3 Third Pattern revolver manufactured at the Tula arsenal in 1890. The revolver is also known as "Model 1874", or a "Cavalry Model". The barrel rib displays the Russian language maker address, "The Emperor's Tula Arms Factory 1890", the serial number, "3PK" and "P (in a circle)". The back of the cylinder also displays, "3PK" and "P (in a circle)". Matching serial numbers (stamped on the butt of the hilt and on the barrel rib). Imperial Russia ordered 41,138 of revolvers of this type in the USA. Japan and Turkey also ordered revolvers of this type in the USA (1,000 and 5,000 respectively). The total production of this model in the USA was 60,638. Similar revolver were manufactured for the Imperial Russian army by Ludwig Loewe factory in Berlin, Germany. The Tula arsenal produced this model of the revolver for the Imperial Russian Army until 1895, when it was replaced by Nagant M.1895 revolver. The revolver has all standard features characteristic to this model. Single action. Six-chamber cylinder. Complete with a lanyard ring. Barrel length: 6.5 inch. CONDITION: The revolver is in very good+, antique condition (as found). The metal shows scattered light patina and some handling marks and small dings. Occasional metal roughness and cleaning marks. Fine bore with strong and shiny rifling. The cylinder chambers are also in fine condition. Strong action. The barrel latch spring is missing (easily replaceable). The markings on the barrel rib are still clearly visible. Hardwood grips show some small dings and handling marks. Scarce Russian Model S&W revolver! Antique. Serial# 33XX. (Ref. "Geschichte und Technik der europaischen Militarrevolver" by Rolf H. Muller, pp. 944-945, also in "Pistols of World War I" by Robert Adamek, pp. 254-255). |
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DESCRIPTION: Impressive large frame, double action English military issue Adams Mark III revolver. Mechanically, Mark III military revolver was very similar to commercial Model 1872 revolver. The left, lower part of the frame shows "the out of service markings". 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" (in an oval), 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 number. No serial numbers are visible on other external parts of the revolver. Barrel length: 6 inches. One piece hardwood grip with diamond checkering. The revolver has all blue finish, except for the hammer and ejector that have polished steel finish. Complete with a lanyard loop. CONDITION: Overall in fine, antique condition with about 75-78% of original blue finish still on metal. The balance is in white, mixed with gray/brown patina. Most of the wear is on the barrel. Some blue finish is turning to brownish color. Occasional small spots of pitting and/or peppering on the barrel. One piece hardwood grip is in good condition, with light wear and some handling marks. There is a chip on the right side of the grip (please, see pictures). Excellent bore with strong and shiny rifling. The cylinder 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. Scarce military issue Adams Mark III revolver! Serial# 96XX. (Ref.: "Howdah to High Power" by Robert J. Maze, pp. 13-14). |
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DESCRIPTION: Impressive large frame, double action English military issue Adams Mark II revolver. Mechanically, Mark II military revolver was very similar to commercial Model 1867 revolver. The top of the octagonal barrel does not display Adams factory address, as it is in case of commercial Model 1867. Right side of the frame is marked, "ADAMS'S PATENT" (in an oval). Several English proofs are stamped on the frame, barrel and cylinder. Octagonal barrel. Six shot cylinder. The cylinder and frame show matching serial number. No serial numbers are visible on other external parts of the revolver. Barrel length: 6 inches. One piece hardwood grip with diamond checkering. The revolver has all blue finish, except for the hammer and ejector that have polished steel finish. Complete with a lanyard loop. CONDITION: Overall in low fine, antique condition with about 40-45% of original blue finish still on metal. The balance is in white, mixed with gray/brown patina. Most of the wear is on the frame and cylinder. Some blue finish is turning to brownish color. Occasional small spots of pitting and/or peppering on the barrel. One piece hardwood grip is in good condition, with light wear and some handling marks. There is a chip on the left side of the grip (please, see pictures). Excellent bore with strong and shiny rifling. The cylinder 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. Scarce military issue Adams Mark II revolver! Serial# 38XX. (Ref.: "Howdah to High Power" by Robert J. Maze, pp. 12-13). |
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DESCRIPTION: Medium frame Belgian Velodog revolver with folding trigger. Velodogs were popular defense weapons in Europe at the end of the 19th century. The left side of the frame of the revolver displays manufacturer/pattern markings, "D.D. B-te"(Dieudonné DEBOUXTHAY in LIEGE). The right side of the frame displays Belgian commercial markings. House of Liege proof marks are present on the cylinder. The revolvers of this type were sold in Europe by many commercial retailers. This particular revolver does not display any retailer's markings. Single and double action. 2.25 inch long octagonal barrel. Five shot cylinder. Hardened rubber grips with diamond checkering. The revolver was originally manufactured with an unusual safety lever on the right side of the hammer, which is now missing. The revolver has a nice blue finish, except for hammer, trigger and cylinder rod assembly that are finished with case coloring. CONDITION: This revolver is in fine condition with about 93% of blue finish left on metal. The balance is in white mixed with some light patina. Some blue is turning to brownish color. The grips are in excellent condition. Bore is in fine condition with strong rifling. Cylinder chambers are in excellent condition. Strong action (both, single and double action). All the markings and numbers on metal are clearly visible. Interesting Belgian Velodog revolver! Antique. (Ref.: "The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Handguns" by A.B. Zhuk, p.151). |
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DESCRIPTION: Very scarce short barrel variant of the Civil War/French Lefaucheux Model 1854 pinfire revolver. Beautifully preserved large frame, single action revolver from the time of the Civil War. The serial number is within the range of numbers of the revolvers imported to the USA during the Civil War (25,000-37,000). Some revolvers of this pattern were also sold commercially by several 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 121 mm round barrel, which is not as common as standard 158 mm round barrel. The revolver is in all original condition. Open top design. Six-chamber cylinder. Fixed front sight. Hardwood grips. Complete with lanyard ring. CONDITION: Excellent. About 88% of original finish is still on metal. The balance is is in white, mixed with some brownish patina. The left side of the barrel has some knife, or bayonet marks (please, see pictures). Bore is in excellent condition with strong and shiny rifling. Chambers are also in excellent condition. Strong action. Hardwood grips are in fine condition, with some handling marks, dings and light scratches. No cracks in wood. All the serial numbers and markings are clearly visible on the metal. Very attractive Civil War era Lefaucheux revolver with scarce, 121 mm long barrel! Antique. Serial# 358XX (Ref.: "Military Handguns of France" by Eugene Medlin and Jean Huon., pp.4 -15, also in "Les Revolvers Militaires Francais" by Henri Vuillemin, pp.37 - 45). |
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DESCRIPTION: Beautifully preserved, large frame Dutch M.1873 Old Model army revolver in 9.4 mm caliber. The revolver was adopted by Dutch army in 1873 and was manufactured by several Dutch gun makers. This particular revolver was manufactured by Werkplaatsen voor Draagbare Wapenen (WDW) in Delft prior to 1896, as indicated by lack of the maker's markings on the right side of the frame (see: "Die Militarrevolver der Niederlande 1856-1940" by H.E.Harder and W.A.Dreschler, p.88). Only 4250 of such revolvers were manufactured by this maker in Delft. The "Old Model" revolvers had an octagonal barrel and a serial number with no prefix (as opposed to "New Model" revolvers, that had a round barrel and a letter prefix in front of the serial number). The serial number is stamped on the left side of the barrel, close to the frame. All matching serial numbers. There are several proofs on the barrel, frame and cylinder, "IB", "Crown over H", "Crown over X", etc. All kinds of other Dutch military proofs are present on various metal parts. Nice hardwood grips with a cartouche displaying a king Willem III royal letter and a date of production, "Crown over W, 1887". Complete with a lanyard ring. CONDITION: Near mint. 99% of original, crisp blue finish is still on metal. Most of the finish wear is on the sharp edges of the front part of the barrel. 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 to near mint condition, with no visible wear. The hardwood grips are in excellent condition with some minor handling marks. Scarce and attractive Dutch military revolver! Antique. Serial# 57XX. (Ref.: "Geschichte und Technik der europaischen Militarrevolver" by Rolf H. Muller, pp. 612-613, also in "Die Militarrevolver der Niederlande 1856-1940" by H.E.Harder and W.A.Dreschler, pp.79-102). |
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DESCRIPTION: Very scarce and desirable large frame Galand M.1872 revolver. The revolver is lightly engraved in floral motifs. As far as a design is concerned, this is one of the most intriguing revolvers ever built. The barrel and cylinder assembly slides longitudinally away from the standing breech as the actuating lever (which forms the trigger guard) is pulled downward. Galand revolvers were used by several armies all over the world (France, Russia, Romania, etc). Some revolvers of this type were privately purchased by officers in France and in Russia. Several countries purchased small quantities of Galand revolver, either for testing, or for military trials (i.e. Switzerland). This particular example does not show any military issue markings, and most likely was sold on the commercial market. Non-fluted cylinder. Left side of the barrel displays following markings, "Galand Paris". Charles Francois Galand was a Frenchman, but most of his revolvers were manufactured in Belgium. Single and double action. Hardwood grips with diamond checkering. Complete with lanyard ring. Barrel length: 4.75 inch. CONDITION: Revolver is in low fine condition with polished steel finish mixed with surface patina. Good bore with strong rifling. Some darkness in the grooves. Cylinder chambers are in excellent condition.Wooden grips are in fine condition with minor wear to diamond checkering. Mechanically the revolver is in fine+ condition. Crisp and strong action. All the internal parts of the revolver are in very good/fine condition, with no excessive wear. All the markings and numbers on metal are still visible. All original configuration. Careful cleaning and polishing would greatly improve the condition of this scarce revolver. Very collectible early large frame Galand self-extracting revolver! Antique. Serial: 19XX. (Ref. "The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Handguns" by A.B. Zhuk, p.52/296 and p.28/128; also in "The Revolver 1865-1888" by A.W.F. Taylerson, p.151). |
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DESCRIPTION: Large frame, single action Swedish military contract French Lefaucheux pinfire revolver. The serial number is within the range of numbers of the revolvers sold to the Swedish military in 1863 (78.000 - 80.500). Sweden purchased in France only 2.000 of revolvers of this type. Both, the Swedish army and the Swedish navy used M.1863 revolvers. The revolver was issued to Swedish army and navy officers, NCO-s and trumpeters of cavalry and field artillery. 1.110 of M.1863 revolvers were delivered to the Swedish army, while 890 went to the Swedish navy. This model follows the lines of the civilian version of the French M.1858 revolver. Open top design. Correct style, for the Swedish import, of the trigger guard without the finger rest spur. New, "flat" style of the grip butt. Interesting oval maker mark on the left side of the frame, just below the cylinder, "Inv-on. E. Lefaucheux Brevete SGDG (Paris)". The barrel displays similar markings, "E. Lefaucheux Br-te SGDG a Paris". Marked on the right side of the frame with a Lefaucheux mark, "Break Open Pistol over LF". The right side of the barrel housing displays Swedish military property markings, "Three Crowns". The revolver is in all original condition. Six-chamber cylinder. Fixed front sight. Hardwood grips. Complete with lanyard ring. Barrel length: 157 mm. Great majority of the Swedish Lefaucheux revolvers was converted to fire centerfire ammo. Very few Swedish Lefaucheux revolvers have escaped this modification! CONDITION: Fine+. 90% of brownish finish, turning to pleasing, uniform patina. No pitting. Bore is in fine condition with sharp rifling. Chambers are in excellent condition. Strong action. Wooden grip are in very good condition, with few handling marks. The left side grip has a small hairline crack in its upper part (please, see pictures). All the serial numbers and markings are clearly visible on metal. Very scarce Swedish military revolver! Antique. Serial# 795XX. (Ref. "Geschichte und Technik der europaischen Militarrevolver" by Rolf H. Muller, pp. 984, 998-999, 1014-1015, also in "Systeme Lefaucheux" by Chris C. Curtis, pp. 98-100). |
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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 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). |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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). |
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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. |
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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). |
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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). |
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DESCRIPTION: Scarce large frame Belgian Levaux double action self-extracting revolver with Argentinian retailer's address gold inlaid on the barrel. Left/upper side of the barrel displays following markings, "Buenos Aires". Right/upper side of the barrel displays following markings, "Ferran y Turdera". Liege proof on the cylinder. Top break design. Non-fluted cylinder. 5.5 inch long octagonal barrel. Nice dark wood (ebony?) grips with diamond checkering. The revolver is lightly engraved (frame, cylinder, bridge, trigger guard, grip, etc). CONDITION: Fine. 65% of gray patina on the metal. The balance is in white. All the markings on the metal are clearly visible. Bore is in good condition. Cylinder chambers are in fine condition. Wooden grips with diamond checkering are in very good condition with some light wear and some light handling marks. Very strong action. Complete with lanyard ring. Interesting large frame Levaux revolver! Antique. Serial # 110XX.(Ref. "The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Handguns" by A.B. Zhuk, pp. 52-53, picture 298; also in "The Revolver 1865-1888" by A.W.F. Taylerson, p.153). |
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DESCRIPTION: This is a late production medium frame Galand revolver. The revolver swing out cylinder system resembles French M.1892 service revolver. Blue finish. Five round, fluted cylinder. The left side of the frame displays company name, "GALAND". Right side of the barrel displays following markings, "Rampant Lion over PV", "Crown over R" and "Star over K". The latter marks are also stamped on the right side of the frame and on the cylinder. Charles Francois Galand was a Frenchman, but most of his revolvers were manufactured in Belgium. House of Liege proof on the cylinder. No provision for the lanyard ring. Barrel length: 3 inch. Zhuk describes similar revolvers manufactured by Francotte and some other Belgian gun makers (p.47). According to this author similar revolvers were offered on the commercial market in Imperial Russia CONDITION: Revolver is in fine condition with 85% of original blue still on the metal. Some blue on the grip is turning to light patina. Fine bore with strong rifling. Cylinder chambers are in excellent condition.Wooden grips show some light handling marks. Strong action. High quality of machining and finish. The firing pin is missing from the hammer. Interesting Galand revolver! Antique. Serial: 179XX. (Ref. "The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Handguns" by A.B. Zhuk, p.47/261). |
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DESCRIPTION: Very early Belgian centerfire revolver. Medium frame, open-top design with non-fluted cylinder. This is a typical adaptation of the already obsolete Lefaucheux pinfire revolver design for a new centerfire cartridge. The revolvers of this type were briefly popular in both, France and Belgium. They were also sold in some other European countries. Some revolvers of this type were used in Europe during the World War One. 4.75 inch long octagonal barrel. No maker's markings can be found. Liege proof on the cylinder. Single and double action. CONDITION: Revolver is in fine condition. The finish is a very pleasing uniform patina. No pitting. Excellent, shiny bore with strong rifling. Cylinder chambers are also in excellent condition. Dark wood grips with diamond checkering are in excellent condition without any visible handling marks. The action is strong, except for the trigger return spring which is weak. Complete with the lanyard ring. Very attractive early European revolver! Antique. (Ref.: "The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Handguns" by A.B. Zhuk, p.162/1248). |
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DESCRIPTION: Very scarce and desirable small frame Galand revolver with original fitted purse. As far as a design is concerned, this is one of the most intriguing revolvers ever built. The barrel and cylinder assembly can be taken away from the standing breech by turning the lever located on the right side of the frame by 180 degree. Folding trigger. Non-fluted cylinder. Left side of the barrel housing displays following markings, "Galand Fabt". Galand was a Frenchman, but most of his revolvers were manufactured in Belgium. House of Liege proof on the cylinder. Matching serial numbers. Barrel length: 3 inch. Beautiful ebony grips with diamond checkering. The cylinder displays a caliber designation, "320". Very low, two digit serial number. Cylinder capacity is six rounds. CONDITION: Revolver is in excellent condition with 97% of nice and original blue finish. The trigger and hammer has polished steel finish. Couple of small screwdriver marks on the left side of the frame around the hammer lower screw. Excellent bore with strong and shiny rifling. Cylinder chambers are also in excellent condition. Ebony grips are in excellent condition with only very minor handling marks. Mechanically the revolver is in fine condition, with a very crisp and strong double action. Single action needs adjustment, as the hammer does not stay cocked. 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. High quality of machining and finish. All complete and in original configuration. The fitted purse is worn in couple of spots. Very collectible early revolver! Antique. Serial# 2X. (Ref.: "The Revolver 1865-1888" by A.W.F. Taylerson, p.151; "Pistolets et Revolvers de poche au XIX-eme siecle" by Dimitri Singer, pp.114-115, also in "The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Handguns" by A.B. Zhuk, p.69/413). |
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DESCRIPTION: Very interesting small-frame Belgian revolver, similar in design to Spirlet, but without any self-extracting system. Push button in front of the trigger guard allows to open the revolver up for loading and unloading. This is a variant with a folding trigger, a typical feature of many pocket revolvers of the period. The left side of the barrel is marked, "F. Martin & Cie Brevete". The right side of the barrel is marked, "Acier Fondu". Left side of the frame displays Belgian "Crowned Rampant Lion", and right side shows, "Two Crossed Sabers" and "BF". Liege House proofs are stamped on the cylinder. Fixed front and rear sights. CONDITION: Fine. 60% of blue mixed with patina is still on the metal. Balance is in white metal (mostly on the frame and around the grip - typical wear from handling). Strong action. Excellent bore with strong and shiny rifling. The cylinder chambers are also in excellent 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. Hardwood grips with diamond checkering show couple of handling marks, but overall they are in fine condition. Barrel length: 3.5 inch. All complete and in original condition. Very scarce Belgian Martin revolver! Antique. Serial# 15XX. (Ref.: "The Revolver 1865-1888" by A.W.F. Taylerson, p.151 and p. 226, also in "The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Handguns" by A.B. Zhuk, p.53/301). |
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DESCRIPTION: Very interesting medium-frame Belgian revolver, similar in design to Spirlet, but without any self-extracting system. Push button in front of the trigger guard allows to open the revolver up for loading and unloading. The left side of the barrel is marked, "F. Martin & Cie Brevete" and "Z". The right side of the barrel is marked, "Acier Fondu". Left side of the frame displays Belgian "Crowned Rampant Lion". Liege House proofs are stamped on the cylinder. Fixed front and rear sights. Nice hardwood grips with diamond checkering. Complete with lanyard ring. Barrel length: 5 inch. CONDITION: Excellent, with finish being polished steel (original). Some scattered light patina. Strong action (double action only, single action does not work, I am not sure if the revolver was designed this way, or perhaps it needs some internal repair, or adjustment). Hardwood grips display some minor handling marks and light wear to the diamond checkering. Excellent bore with strong and shiny rifling. The cylinder 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 excellent condition, with no visible wear. All complete and in original condition. Very scarce Belgian Martin revolver! Antique. Serial# 15XX. (Ref.: "The Revolver 1865-1888" by A.W.F. Taylerson, pp.151-152 and p. 226, also in "The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Handguns" by A.B. Zhuk, p.53/301). |
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Book: "Revolving Arms"By A.W.F. Taylerson Price: $40 Inventory # usb_0004 Pictures: |
DESCRIPTION: Standard reference book on revolvers. Many quality black and white photographs of revolvers. Used, in excellent condition. Hard Cover. No dust cover. 123 pages. Published in 1967, out of print for many years. Shipping in the USA: $4.50 for the first book, and $1.50 for each additional book. |
