Also, the stock has been expertly extended 9/16". , is the leading platform about art auctions lot 96. The buttstock is mounted with a solid red rubber recoil pad. A 1842 model cavalry percussion pistol by Francotte - dating: Mid 19th Century. The trigger/hammer indexing is very crisp and the blueing is original at 85.
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The caliber is in the 50's of black powder, I can't tell exactly. This is a five shot double action beauty in remarkable condition. Deeley's pushbutton style forend release. Here is a rare FRANCOTTE Liege percussion revolver of the latter 1800's. Splinter style forend is extensively checkered with light wear to the checkering there. Rare large caliber 12mm dubbel action pin fire revolver,with ribbed barrel with fixed front sight and notch rear sight on the bridge, markings on the barrel. SST, pistol grip, checkered butt, drop point stock, magnificent French walnut.
#Francotte revolver cracked#
It has been cracked through the wrist and perfectly and professionally repaired. Belgium - 19th Century - Mid to Late - August Francotte - American civil war - August Francotte liege double action pinfire revolver - Pinfire (Lefaucheux) - Revolver - 12mm cal. Border engraving is present on the floorplate. Engraving surrounds the cross bolt and the hinge pin. Boxlock style frame is marked on the right side "VOL LENGERKE & DETMOLD/NEW YORK" and on the left side "THE KNOCK-ABOUT GUN." Frame is smooth and has about 30% original color casehardening although it is faint. Breeches are engraved as is the extension of the top rib.
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Right barrel is stamped "THE KNOCK-ABOUT GUN" and the left barrel is marked "VON LENGERKE & DETMOLD, N-YORK." Top rib is slightly concave and matted. Externally, the barrels have 90% of the original blue finish and are excellently marked.
#Francotte revolver full#
Bores are perfect and the barrels are choked full and modified. 12 gauge with automatic ejectors and 2 3/4" chambers. Double barrel hammerless side-by-side breechloading shotgun.