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Lot #144

Lot 143: Buenos Aires Retailer Marked Engraved 10-Shot Pinfire Revolver

Engraved Bonnerave & Chapon Buenos Aires Retailer Marked 10-Shot Double Action Pinfire Revolver

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 17, 2024

Lot 143: Buenos Aires Retailer Marked Engraved 10-Shot Pinfire Revolver

Engraved Bonnerave & Chapon Buenos Aires Retailer Marked 10-Shot Double Action Pinfire Revolver

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 17, 2024

Estimated Price: $1,600 - $2,500
Price Realized:
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Engraved Bonnerave & Chapon Buenos Aires Retailer Marked 10-Shot Double Action Pinfire Revolver

Manufacturer: European
Model: Pinfire
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 11 mm
Barrel: 5 3/4 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 2006
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 156
Class: Antique
Description:

This c. 1860-1870 Lefaucheux type revolver has a triangular front sight, "BONNERAVE & CHAPON BUENOS AYRES" retailer mark along the top of the barrel, a "crown/G" on the right side at the breech, scroll engraving, conjoined "HD" on the front of the frame, "7" on the loading gate and back of the cylinder, Liege proofs on the latter, "DD" and "T" on the back of the frame under the checkered and floral carved walnut grips, and a lanyard ring on the butt. Bonnerave & Chapon appear in records for Buenos Aires in the mid-1860s as settling cutlery and arms shop at Florida 55, and J. Chapon is listed as having a haberdashery nearby at Florida 69.

Rating Definition:

Fine with mostly silver-gray patina, some faint oxidation, crisp engraving and retailer marking, and minor overall wear. The grips are also fine and have distinct checkering and carving and minor handling and storage wear. Mechanically fine.



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