These "high capacity" pinfire revolvers were manufactured in the mid to late 19th century. Chaineux revolvers with as many as 20 shots are known. This 12-shot example has attractive floral scroll engraving and is marked "J. CHAINEUX INVR BTE" in one of the cylinder flute and has Liege proofs. The triangular front sight and hammer notch rear sight are useful when firing in single action. The grips are checkered, and a lanyard ring is fitted at the bottom of the butt. Provenance: The Malcolm King Collection

Very good overall with light patina forming on the otherwise bright metal, faint pitting, distinct engraving, a few scrapes in the otherwise crisp checkering, and general mild wear. Mechanically excellent.