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Maker(s):LeFaucheux, Eugene Louis
Culture:Belgian
Title:Revolver
Type:Armament
Place Made:Europe; Belgium
Measurements:overall: 11 1/2 in; 29.21 cm
Accession Number:  MH SK L.B.2.39
Credit Line:Joseph Allen Skinner Museum, Mount Holyoke College
Museum Collection:  The Joseph Allen Skinner Museum at Mount Holyoke College

Description:
A Lefaucheux revolver such as was used in large numbers by the Union cavalry in the Civil War. Steel throughout, with split walnut handle, and lanyard ring at the butt. Marked on the octagonal end of the barrel - on the left E. LEFAUCHEUX IIIr. BRETETE and on the right N under a crown. Numbered 33913. Marked on the chamber with the Belgian proof mark LEG in an oval and the superintendent's marks L under a crown and N under a crown.

Tags:
firearms

Subjects:
Firearms

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