Excellent Original Civil War French Lefaucheux M1854 Cavalry Model Pinfire Revolver by Lepage of Paris Certified

SOLD

Excellent Original Civil War French Lefaucheux M1854 Cavalry Model Pinfire Revolver by Lepage of Paris Certified. The Model 1854 Lefaucheux pinfire revolver was a large frame single action variant of this popular French pinfire system. The serial number 5759 is well before the range of numbers of the revolvers officially imported to the USA during the Civil War (approx. 25,000-37,000). However, it was a very common practice for officers to procure their own revolvers, especially if they wanted a backup. The 1854 model was the first metallic-cartridge revolver adopted by a national government. Most were produced either at the state arsenal in St. Etienne (MAS), Liège, Belgium, or local producers under license. The revolver was sold to the civilian market as well. Most military models were produced only with single-action, whereas civilian models were made primarily with double action. This model revolver, as well as the earlier M1854, were imported in large numbers by both the North and South during the American Civil war. In Working condition Civil War period . t is a standard  version with wood grips and engraved steel frame. This gun’s spring is tight and  it does work and does fire and cock. Excellent strong spring! the grips are slightly worn but nice. Some very light pitting  otherwise nice and cocks and fires nicely! The pistol follows the pattern standard French made M-1854 Lefaucheux single action military pinfire revolver. Known as the “Cavalry Model”, this has a flat bottom grip with a lanyard loop (loop is now missing) , and a trigger guard with a spur on the bottom. It is correctly chambered for the 12mm variant of the round. The bore measures 11.45mm groove to groove, with the chambers measuring 11.47mm at the front and 12.10mm at the rear. Some manufactures refer to this as 11mm, as the actual bullet diameter is closer to 11mm than to 12mm. The pistol is approximately 11 3/4″ in overall length, with a 6 3/8″ round barrel. The bore is rifled with four grooves with a very slow rate of twist, which almost appears straight. The bore shows crisp rifling and a bright finish, with little sign of use. Many European weapons were exported to the US for sale before and during the Civil War. A classic Civil War period pistol and A choice functioning display gun.  A favorite of both Confederate and Union soldiers during the Civil War. Many Civil War soldiers carried private purchase “back up”  weapons as illustrated in the photos. This gun is 100% guaranteed to be authentic, and unaltered. A fantastic functioning display piece. Complete museum documentation (COA) provided. This is a pre-1898 antique gun so no federal registration is required. Although this is a working gun we do not recommend firing antique guns. If you decide to   shoot it, we will not be held liable for any results. You are responsible for knowing your local laws. No sales to New Jersey, New York City, D.C., or outside the United States. No Paypal payments on guns. Also note when browsing our web site there are several pages of items, at the bottom of the list look for other page numbers. Very Nice Looking OUTSTANDING  ANTIQUE Functioning Example! Don’t miss it!