Revolver Fagnus-maquaire Luxe Nickeled Long Barrel - 1873

"FAGNUS-MAQUAIRE" revolver, in nickel-plated luxury version, caliber 380 with a 13.5 cm long barrel. XIX°. Polished nickel frame, bearing on the left side of the barrel the mention "ACIER FONDU", the registration number 3510 and hallmarks. Octagonal barrel with 8 sides, bearing sighting device, front sight and rear sight, striped interior, model with long barrel. Barrel with 6 shots, bearing at the entrance to the chambers 1 punch and on the barrel side between the chambers the letters "H. M". System for unlocking the barrel axis by pivot, this also allowing access to the internal mechanism by pivoting the opening hatch towards the rear, the revolver being disassembled without tools. Single and double action mechanism, in perfect working order. Plates in checkered grain de poudre walnut as well as the visible metal part of the wrist. Cap with dragon ring. Length: 24 cm Barrel length: 13.5 cm Weight: 775 g This revolver is in very good condition and in perfect working order. This revolver was often acquired by French officers and competed with the CHAMELO & DELVIGNE "1873" revolver. It was then considered too sophisticated for armament and the Vincennes commission preferred the adoption of the 1874 model, Chamelot & Delvigne. Very good state of conservation and use, see photos Shipping costs included for FRANCE Visit my other objects by consulting my gallery and our site.