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A French 11MM 1873 Model Six-Shot Centre-Fire Military RevolverNo. G56239, Dated 1877
25 July 2012, 10:00 BST
London, KnightsbridgeSold for £900 inc. premium
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No. G56239, Dated 1877
No. G56239, Dated 1877
With sighted barrel, octagonal breech etched 'Mle. 1873' along the top, plain cylinder, frame with grooved top-strap and etched 'Mre d'Armes St. Etienne' on the right side, chequered hinged loading-gate, sprung cartridge-extracting rod, trigger-guard and butt, chequered rounded grips, lanyard ring, inspector's marks and matching numbers (bright overall, minor rust patination)
11.5 cm. barrel
11.5 cm. barrel
Footnotes
Cf. another example sold in these Rooms, Antique Arms, Armour and Modern Sporting Guns, 28 July 2010, lot 482








