Lot 49:Excellent Belgian E. Le Faucheux Pinfire Pocket Revolver

December 3rd, 2010|Rock Island, IL

Lot 49:Excellent Belgian E. Le Faucheux Pinfire Pocket Revolver

December 3rd, 2010|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$1,000 - $2,000

Excellent Belgian E. Le Faucheux Pinfire Pocket Revolver

Blade front and hammer notch rear sights, with "E. LEFAUCHEUX / Inur BREVETE" on the left side of the barrel lug and "MASUERERS LIEGE AND LONDON" engraved on top. Belgian proofmarks on the cylinder, with scrollwork on the cylinder and frame. Smooth ebony grips.

ConditionExcellent with 95% of the brilliant original blue, showing a few areas of brown patina, mild handling marks and high edge wear. The case colors are bright in the protected areas of the frame, fading on the open areas. The tip of the loading latch is broken off. Mechanically fine.

Details

ManufacturerLe Faucheux

ModelPinfire

TypeRevolver

Serial number

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge7 mm pinfire

Barrel3 1/2 inch part octagon

Finishblue/ casehardened

Gripebony

Item LocationRock Island, IL