Pinfire Revolver Marked "manufacture De Saint-étienne" - 7mm Caliber - 19th Century

Lefaucheux-type pinfire revolver with open frame, marked with the Saint-Étienne Arms and Cycle Factory marking, 19th century. Nickel-plated frame with rifled octagonal barrel bearing the inscription "Manufacture d'armes et cycle de Saint-Étienne" on the upper rib. Caliber: 7mm. On the right side are proof marks: crowned R, star B, N° 4 model, and a sight. Open frame and hollow cylinder with 6 rounds of 7mm caliber. Loading gate on the right side, ejector rod on the right side, folding trigger. Carved ebony grips and a crow's beak grip with a serial number under the butt cap. Frame and barrel block bear the No. 4 of the model. Mechanism in working order with a cocked safety in both double and single action. Length: 14.5 cm. Barrel length: 6 cm. Weight: 325g firearm in a later-modified case with 6 spare Le Faucheux-type pinfire cartridges. Case dimensions: 18.5 x 11.5 x 5 cm (without key). Good condition, showing its original patina, see photos. Free shipping within France. International shipping costs available upon request, depending on the destination country. Visit my other items by consulting my gallery and our website: https://www.IrisAntik.com