French Pinfire Revolver

Accession Number REL/02268
Collection type Technology
Object type Firearm
Place made France
Date made c 1870
Conflict First World War, 1914-1918
Description

French pinfire revolver. The frame was originally blued and has no markings except for the serial number. The black bone grips are elaborately carved and have a mounted cavalryman design at the base near the lanyard ring.

History / Summary

This revolver was manufactured for the commercial market and is not a military issue weapon.

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