
French Cavalry would also use the Lefaucheux during their deployment to Mexico in 1862, while other Lefaucheuxs would be sold to various nations such as Switzerland, Spain, Sweden, Italy, Norway and Russia as well as both sides of the American Civil War. The Lefaucheux Model 1858 was a pinfire double-action revolver that served as France's primary service revolver from 1858 to 1865. Watson (Priklyucheniya Sherloka Holmsa i doktora Vatsona) This particular example is available on the website. Developed at a time when self-contained metallic cartridges were rapidly gaining popularity over slow-loading percussion revolvers, the pinfire system competed with the rimfire, and both preceded the centerfire system.

His name is etched on the top of the barrel. In the mid-19th century, Francotte was a major producer of pinfire revolvers. Developed at a time when self-contained metallic cartridges were rapidly. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. This 12mm Belgian pinfire revolver was made by Francotte for the gunmaker, Bertonnet in Buenos-Ayres, Argentina. In the mid-19th century, Francotte was a major producer of pinfire revolvers.

These Different, Different, Different Faces (Eti raznye, raznye, raznye litsa.) The Hound of the Baskervilles (Sobaka Baskerviley) The Murder of General Gryaznov (Arsena Jorjiashvili)Ĭapt. The following 7mm cartridges with the eprueve headstamp are from those boxes.The Lefaucheux Model 1854 and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors: Film Title Francotte May & Cie on them with no specific mention that they were for the proof house. Developed at a time when self-contained metallic cartridges were rapidly gaining popularity over slow-loading percussion revolvers, the pinfire system competed with the rimfire, and both preceded the centerfire system. The Lefaucheux Model 1858 was a pinfire double-action revolver that. Their boxes for these cartridges listed Capsulerie Liégeoise and V. In the mid-19th century, Francotte was a major producer of pinfire revolvers.

VFM was also one of the providers of cartridges to the Liége proof house. The cartridges and box with the VFM wording are from this era. Francotte May & Cie with the managing partners listed as, Victor Francotte and Henry May. It is unknown what headstamps (if any) the company used at this time. Reloading of this tricky cartridge is now very easy to perform with this special and unique kit. Auguste Francotte set up his Belgium gun concern in 1805 and preceded to make a stable of firearms of the highest construction and degree. Very nice dark walnut two-piece wooden grips. Floral motif engraving on the frame, cylinder, barrel, trigger guard, loading gate and some other small parts. Revive your vintage pinfire revolvers or pistols. The Francotte Pinfire Revolver was Belgian in origin, work completed by the firm of A. Large frame, open-top design with fluted cylinder. A good British military officers flintlock pistol dating from the Napoleonic era. A good Belgian 6 shot double action 9mm pinfire revolver with silver inlay. Reloading Kit for 5mm, 7mm, 9mm and 12mm Pinfire Cartridges. A good Belgian 13mm Pinfire 6 shot revolver by A FRANCOTTE.

The company began making pinfire cartridges by at least 1867 when they were showcased at the International Exposition in Paris. Single Action pinfire Revolver of the Type Purchased for Use by Union Troops. In the early 1860’s the company’s name changed to Société Wasseige, Dewalque et Cie and began using the trade name, Capsulerie Liégeoise. This factory was founded in 1843 by Louis Falisse in a small city near Liége, Belgium. Francotte May & Cie can trace its beginnings back to a percussion cap factory. A rare example of large caliber 12mm pin fire revolver, 5 3/4 ribbed barrel with fixed front. THE GUN IS MISSING THE EJECTOR ROD, AND THE CARTRIDGE COVER AND ALSO THE CYLINDER ROTATER FOOT/LIFTING. August Francotte pinfire revolver - Click to Enlarge Image. ← Go Back to see more Manufacturers of Pinfire Cartridgesįull Company Name: V. THIS IS A FRANCOTTE PINFIRE REVOLVER IN CALIBER 11MM.
