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Unique Javelle French Pinfire Double Action Revolver

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:750.00 - 1,200.00 USD
Unique Javelle French Pinfire Double Action Revolver
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This unique French Pinfire revolver has a break lever mounted under the barrel which when pivoted to the right, tips the barrel forward allowing the cylinder to be removed for loading and unloading. The bottom of the frame is marked "JAVELLE M. S. ? ETIENNE / BRE S.G.D.C." and the cylinder is marked with the St. Etienne proofmark. There are no other visible markings on the revolver. All high polish blue finish, with bright hammer and trigger, dove tailed post front sight, hammer notch rear sight and fitted with a smooth one piece ebony grip, with steel buttplate.
BBL: 3 5/8 inch octagon
Stock:
Gauge: 38 pinfire
Finish: blue
Grips: ebony
Serial Number: 240
Condition: Very fine. The revolver retains 90% plus original blue finish with scattered flaking, mainly on the break lever and trigger guard, and some minor spotting. The hammer and trigger have discolored with age and there is some minor oxidation on the hammer. The grip is also very fine with a few scattered minor dents and scratches. The action is excellent.