Lefaucheux Revolver Serial Numbers

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B, 9th Missouri State Cavalry) Caliber: 12 mm pinfire Price: $1350 Inventory # apc_0262 Pictures: DESCRIPTION: Large frame, single action 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). The previous owner reported that the revolver was issued to 'Co. B, 9th Missouri State Cavalry' (based on the serial number). 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).
Browse all new and used Civil War Revolvers for sale and buy with confidence from Guns International. In 1854, Eugene Lefaucheux introduced the Lefaucheux Model 1854, the first revolver to use self-contained metallic cartridges rather than loose powder, pistol ball. Antique revolvers and pistols from Phoenix Antique Arms. Including percussion revolvers, pinfire, rimfire, hammer sidelock, single action, double action, Colt, Smith. 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. Hardwood grips are in excellent condition, with only minor handling marks. Very attractive large frame Arendt/Lefaucheux revolver! Serial# 41XX. 'Systeme Lefaucheux'.
The left side of the barrel housing displays maker's markings, 'E. Lefaucheux Brevete'. Open top design. Six-chamber cylinder. Fixed front sight.
Hardwood grips. The revolver has a round barrel. Complete with lanyard ring. Barrel length: 158 mm. CONDITION: Low fine. 88-90% of original finish on metal, turning to brownish color patina.
Crack Left For Dead 2 Skidrow Game on this page. Occasional spots of light surface rust. Bore is in fine condition with strong rifling. Chambers are in excellent condition. The action works, but the cylinder does not turn every time the hammer is pulled. The ejector rod is probably a period replacement, as it fits into the housing very tightly. Wooden grips are in very good condition, with some minor handling marks.
The right side grip shows a small hairline crack (please, see pictures). All the serial numbers and markings are still, at least partially, visible on metal. Civil War era Lefaucheux revolver with a Missouri heritage! Serial# 366XX (Ref.: 'Military Handguns of France' by Eugene Medlin and Jean Huon., pp.11-15, also in 'Les Revolvers Militaires Francais' by Henri Vuillemin, p.42). Scarce, Early Production French Lefaucheux Model 1854 Pinfire Revolver with Le Page Markings Caliber: 12 mm pinfire Price: $2000 Inventory # apc_0258 Pictures: DESCRIPTION: Very scarce French Lefaucheux Model 1854 pinfire revolver with Le Page markings on the barrel. Large frame, single action revolver from the time of the Civil War.
This is a very early production revolver with a three digit serial number. The early production Model 1854 revolvers have more elegant and graceful lines than the later revolvers of this pattern. The revolver displays typical early production characteristics: shorter grip with diamond shaped butt, without the lanyard ring; early style slim frame; early style markings; early style hammer and early style loading gate. Some revolvers of this pattern were 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). The serial number is lower than the range of numbers of the revolvers imported to the USA during the Civil War (25,000-37,000). The revolver is marked on the right side of the frame with a Lefaucheux mark, 'Break Open Pistol over LF'. The revolver has 160 mm part-round, part-octagonal barrel, which is not as common as the later production 158 mm barrel. The upper part of the barrel displays retailer's markings, 'Le Page Freres 12 Rue D'Enghien A Paris'. The barrel displays some floral style engraving.