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Maker(s):LeFaucheux, Eugene Louis
Culture:Belgian
Title:Revolver
Date Made:ca. 1865
Type:Armament
Place Made:Europe; Belgium; Liege
Measurements:overall: 11 1/4 in; 28.575 cm
Accession Number:  MH SK L.B.2.11
Credit Line:Joseph Allen Skinner Museum, Mount Holyoke College
Museum Collection:  The Joseph Allen Skinner Museum at Mount Holyoke College

Description:
Original label: "Lefaucheux Civil War model revolver, using pin fire copper cases with conical bullets. Octagonal barrel. Round barrel. Rifled bore. Six chambers. Issued in large numbers to the cavalry. A fine specimen, with engraving on cylinder and handle. Marked: E. LEFAUCHEUX IIIr. BRETETE 40119 12808. Weight: 1 lb, 10 oz."

Tags:
firearms

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