Box Containing A Loron Revolver - Cheratte, Belgium - 19th Century
CASE containing a Loron REVOLVER
Cheratte, Belgium
19th century
Steel, wood
Overall length: 19; Barrel length: 10 cm
Cal. : 7mm pin-fire
Octagonal, rifled barrel with front sight and rear sight; chased with scrollwork and marked “LORON BREVETÉ” in a cartouche on the left side. Steel frame decorated in the same style, serial number “7066.”
Unlocking lever allowing horizontal removal of the cylinder. Six-chamber cylinder, engraved with scrollwork, blued; stamped with a crowned “U” and “ELG” in an oval representing the standard proof mark for a black powder firearm in Liège, Belgium, and numbered “28.” Hammer with a checkered crest.
Retractable trigger tail. Wooden grip plates.
Cap engraved with foliage.
Inspection hallmarks.
Single- and double-action operation.
Wooden case with brass handle.
Green felt lining.
Key.
Pierre Antoine LORON, gunsmith in Cheratte, Belgium.
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
Cheratte, Belgium
19th century
Steel, wood
Overall length: 19; Barrel length: 10 cm
Cal. : 7mm pin-fire
Octagonal, rifled barrel with front sight and rear sight; chased with scrollwork and marked “LORON BREVETÉ” in a cartouche on the left side. Steel frame decorated in the same style, serial number “7066.”
Unlocking lever allowing horizontal removal of the cylinder. Six-chamber cylinder, engraved with scrollwork, blued; stamped with a crowned “U” and “ELG” in an oval representing the standard proof mark for a black powder firearm in Liège, Belgium, and numbered “28.” Hammer with a checkered crest.
Retractable trigger tail. Wooden grip plates.
Cap engraved with foliage.
Inspection hallmarks.
Single- and double-action operation.
Wooden case with brass handle.
Green felt lining.
Key.
Pierre Antoine LORON, gunsmith in Cheratte, Belgium.
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
1 980 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Excellent condition
Reference (ID): 1816039
Availability: In stock
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