Perrin Revolver, Model 1859, 1st Type, Luxury, In Original Case. France, 19th Century

PERRIN REVOLVER, MODEL 1859, TYPE 1, LUXURY, IN ORIGINAL BOX.
France, 19th century
Steel, wood, silver.
Total length: 32 cm; Barrel length: 15.2 cm
Caliber: 11 mm

Round barrel, rifled bore, rice grain front sight, signed on the underside: L. PERRIN and numbered No. 147.
Open frame, signed on the right in a cartouche: L. PERRIN and numbered on the left side in a cartouche No. 147. Percussion system, double action.
Six-chamber cylinder, signed L. PERRIN and numbered N°147.
Finely checkered walnut stock. Stock cap with ring for sling swivel.
This weapon has a luxury finish, made to special order, extensively engraved with foliage and scrollwork; entirely silver-plated.

Oak case with brass handle on the lid. The interior is lined with midnight blue velvet, marked on the lid “L. Perrin Breveté 51 rue Lafitte Paris”.
With cleaning rod.

Very good condition, silver plating slightly faded on the top of the barrel.

Ref.: This case is featured on page 37 of the book: LES REVOLVERS PERRIN by Jean-Pierre BASTIÉ, Éditions Crépin-Leblond.

Ref: 5774

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This collector's item is classified as a category D collector's weapon under Article L311-2 of the French Internal Security Code. It may be freely acquired and possessed. Please note that its sale to minors is prohibited.