Antique French Eugene Lefaucheux Model 1862 Centerfire Civil War Revolver

Antique 19th Century French Eugene Lefaucheux Model 1862 converted to Centerfire Civil War Era Triple Action Revolver - Caliber 12 mm - Made in Paris, France by E. Lefaucheux

Original Antique NOT a reproduction/replica

On the top of the barrel is stamped E. LEFAUCHEUX BRTE S.G.D.G following a large personalized X engraved in the barrel (for the Confederate battle flag or Southern Cross). On the left side of the barrel is serial number 3394 with the stamp LF (for initials LeFaucheux). Under the barrel is a faded stamp INVrn E. LEFAUCHEUX BREVETE S.G.D.G (PARIS) stamped with the number 7. Stamped on the loading gate is 38 X. On the top of the right side of the wooden grip is personally carved the Southern Cross of Honor.

The Confederate symbols personally engraved and carved into this gun shows that the gun is a Civil War relic used during the Civil War and Confederate owned. The Confederate battle flag also called Southern Cross engraved on the steel barrel is the main symbol of the Confederacy. The carved Southern Cross of Honor on the wood grip is a symbol of the Confederacy to honor Confederate Veterans.

Features:
- Ejector Rod
- 6-Shot Cylinder with a Right Side Flip-Down Loading Gate
- Lanyard Ring on the Butt
- Hammer with a cone-shaped firing pin converted to centerfire

Manufacturer: EUGENE LEFAUCHEUX
Country of Manufacturer: France
Model: 1862 (Original)
Caliber: 12 mm
Type: Triple Action Revolver
Antique: Yes
Date of Manufacture: 19th Century (Mid 1800's)
Serial No: 3394
Trigger Guard: Round
Barrel Length: 5 1/4 inches
Barrel Type: Octagonal
Sights: Fixed
Cylinder: 6-shot
Action: Triple; converted to Centerfire
Grips: Walnut
Overall Condition: Good. Mechanics function. The Triple action hammer fully cocks back and the trigger pull releases the hammer (single action) and the hammer half cocks back and the trigger pull releases the hammer (double action) and the trigger pulls fully that releases the hammer (triple action). The ejector rod works great with a strong spring. The loading gate when opened and pushed up falls back down. There are personalized Civil War symbols engraved on the barrel and carved on the wood grip. The markings under the barrel are faded.

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