The markings are readable.ĭuring the Civil War it was a popular event to have a photograph taken brandishing your weapons, or to use one from the photographers armory of props. The action is unexceptionally tight and strong. The grips are also very good with a few minor dings and handling marks overall. The metal surfaces have a smooth mottled gray patina. Serial Number: 35442Ĭondition: Very good. No finish remaining and has turned to gray. The barrel is 6 1/4 inch octagon to round and chambered for 12 mm. The revolver is fitted with smooth two piece walnut grip. The serial number is on the left side of the barrel and frame. Serial number on this revolver match to Lefaucheux revolvers numbered 25,000 to 37,000 as issued to Western Union Cavalry Regiments, 5th Illinois, 2nd, 5th, and 6th Kansas, 3rd and 6th Kentucky, 1st, 4th, 7th and 8th Missouri and 1st, 2nd and 3rd Wisconsin. Weapon is marked on left side with the Lefaucheux name. This revolver is six shooter, a flap with a spring opens to allow quick and easy loading, ejector pin is mounted on the right side to eject the spent cartridges, trigger guard and backstrap are iron, grips secured with a single screw, swivel ring on the bottom could be used to secure a safety strap.
The French revolver was well advanced beyond any of the American made revolvers of that period. Six shot revolver, pin-fire, E Lefaucheux Brevete.
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