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In the early 1900s, fourteenyearold sig and his family are on the run from a mysterious stranger who has chased them all over the arctic. Miller of company b, 9 th missouri state militia cavalry us. Presented here is a model 1854 twelvemm lefaucheux pinfire revolver identified by serial number to private benjamin f. The best of his books, the song of the dodo, renders the relatively arcane field of island biogeography as gripping as a thriller. The 5 calibers to claim the most powerful handgun in the world title reupload. French lefaucheux engraved 12mm pinfire revolver, like. I have a number of very detailed pictures that i am willing to share. The right grip shows a chip missing, but otherwise the grips are tightly fit and in good repair. The pinfire ignition system was invented by casimir lefauchaux in 1828 but wasnt widely used until the 1850s. New details on the most famous weapon in art history. Miller, a native of millerstown, pa, was a thirtytwo year old carpenter working in missouri when he enlisted in the 9 th missouri cavalry also known as guitars rifles on january 20, 1862 at sturgeon, ms. Lefaucheux pinfire single action engraved revolver 11mm. In many ways the large bore marital pinfire revolver, based upon the patents of. In addition, the lefaucheux was the first sidearm issued by the u.

A rusted lefaucheux revolver, dug up in a field at auverssuroise in around. The 1854 model was the first metalliccartridge revolver adopted by a national government. Revolver, pinfire, e le faucheux, belgiumfrance maas. The lefaucheux model 1858 was a pinfire doubleaction revolver that served as frances primary service revolver from 1858 to 1865. Gun retains 30% of the original bright blue, the balance smooth and gray with.

It was this year that a parisian gunsmith by the name of casimir lefaucheux produced the onepart pinfire cartridge. Lefaucheux pinfire revolver of the type purchased for use by union troops. The lefaucheux m1858 was a french military revolver developed for the navy, chambered for the 12 mm pinfire cartridge, and based on a design by casimir. Its 1965 and officer stan walczak together with his partner george wildey is patrolling an area of philadelphia known locally as the jungle. The lefaucheux name is best known to students of history for the revolver of american civil warera fame, but the contributions of this father and son duo to firearms and cartridge design go well beyond this single distinction. Revolver is tinyonly about 200 pagesbut like all of sedgwicks books, it was still stuck in my mind long after i finished it. Continuing the study of pinfire cartridge arms including their role in the american civil war curtis, chris c. Very interesting modification of the basic lefaucheux design. Gun digest book of the revolver covers all aspects of living with the doubleaction revolver. Media in category lefaucheux revolver the following 29 files are in this category, out of 29 total. These european pinfire revolvers were often imported and used by union officers during the civil war.

The lefaucheux was to become the fourth most commonly used revolver in the american civil war, surpassed only by the colt, remington and starr percussion pistols. In good overall condition, the pinfire revolver measures an overall 12 long with a sixshot unrebated. Lefaucheux pinfires, the first practical cartridge revolvers, were hugely. Revolver sighting options including tips for aging eyes. Referred to as the model 1854, the lefaucheux revolver is a single action, standard military caliber arm produced at his licensed production facilities at liege, belgium. Galand revolver, 6 shot, 12 mm caliber, barrel length 9 mm, marked. The lefaucheux modele 1858, as issued to the french navy, was a straight singleaction. Casimir lefaucheux 26 january 1802 9 august 1852 was a french gunsmith. Gun retains about 50% nickle finish, with areas of brown patina, and the cylinder is mostly nickle. The story of the lefaucheux revolver actually dates back to 1832.

This specimen utilizes a 6 18 octagon to round barrel. The m1854 model was a singleaction, pinfire revolver holding six rounds. Lefaucheux revolver internet movie firearms database. Hi, i would like to get some info and possible value on a 7mm i think pinfire revolver. Soon countless new types of firearms began appearing, and pinfire revolvers. The right side of the frame is marked leopold collette. Revolver, pinfire, e le faucheux, belgiumfrance of. The serial number 83619 is within the possible range of numbers of the revolvers imported to the usa during the civil war 25,00087,000.

The only markings are the elg in an oval and a crown over an m on the cylinder, an l or g on the frame left side, and a crown over an m on the frame under the extractor pin screw. The m1854 revolver spawned numerous variants, some of which were produced under license in other countries. I remember hearing once at a publishers sales conference that books with ice or snow in the title always do well. Up for sale today is a lefaucheux pinfire revolver serial no. Animal infections and the next human pandemic, arrives not a. Continuing the study of pinfire cartridge arms including their role in the american civil war. Lefaucheux m1858 pinfire revolver, used by both the confederate and federal forces in the american civil war. Large frame, single action model 1854 lefaucheux pinfire revolver. Front sight with a bead surmounting a large triangular base. It was a french military revolver chambered for the 12 mm pinfire cartridge, based on a design by casimir lefaucheux his father, also a gun designer. Engraved, unfortunately, bronzing did not resist the. Also included is an original vintage cartridge complete with pin intact. A lefaucheux type pinfire revolver made in belgium. Gun indexes good, and has european walnut smooth grips.

French lefaucheux engraved 12mm pinfire revolver, like model 1858 antique make. Lefaucheux pinfire revolver with ivorymounted accessories. That is to say, david quammens meaty, sprawling new book, spillover. Lefaucheux double action pinfire revolver nra museums. He discusses the potential for the next huge pandemic. Entries are listed by initial year of service descending. Some sources say that lefaucheux actually invented the cartridge in 1828, but regardless of the exact date that this french gunsmith conceived the pinfire. One side opens by a lever and inside is a small pin fire 5shot revolver. Lefaucheuxs son, eugene lefaucheux, took to the family business and made his own name by developing several firearms to utilize his fathers creation to the fullest. The present book is the result of a combined effort over several years and owes. Around 1850 he had designed the first pin fire cartridge for revolvers and pistols with a case of brass. F, 5th illinois cavalry regiment, with single shot percussion pistol, lefaucheux revolver, and sword lccn2012648197.

Lefaucheux double action pinfire revolver the lefaucheux was one of the only foreignmanufactured revolvers to have been imported by the u. In 1870, the french navy adopted a new centerfire revolver, the modele 1870. This excellent original 1862 import lefaucheux locks up tightly and is in firing condition. Casimir lefaucheux obtained his first patent in 1827. He patented this new style ammunition that was loosely based on the same principles of johann nikolsaus dreyses needle gun system. This is not a good chapter in american history and events attributable to. Lefaucheux pinfire revolver the firearms forum the. Dwight garner, new york times, spillover, animal infections and the next human pandemic, david quammen, 9780393346619. There are a total of 2 lefaucheux company product list entries in the military factory. Curtis does a good job condensing all this information down to about. The logo and low serial number lf 5889 tells me it was made in france and a few years before our civil war. In 1832, he completed a dropbarrel sporting gun with paper cased cartridges.

Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. A few years back i purchased a very finely engraved 12mm e lefaucheux brevete revolver. Guardia civil, and carabineros, continued to include the model 1863 lefaucheux, and instructed that these should continue in use until they could be replaced by the new model 1903 bergmann pistol. Over 11,000 were ordered by federal authorities for cavalry use, with most of these serving in the western theater.

Gilt finish six chamber french revolver, fitted in a wooden box with loading and maintenance equipment, chamber cylinder is inscribed e lefaucheux a paris on the barrel, late 19th centuury, bore 0. The revolver was manufactured for both the civilian and the foreign military open markets. Revolver lefaucheux system, for cartridges pinfire 9 mm, 6 shots, double action only, 120 mm long round barrel, mark belgian elg of before 1893 on the side of the barrel, punches of crowned controllers before 1877. Revolver is a story about a family stretching over three separate time periods. The gun digest book of the revolver by grant cunningham. The gun is pictured on page 159 of the book firearms curiosa by lewis winant.