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Engraved 12 Shot J. Chaineux Pinfire Double Action Revolver

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:700.00 USD Estimated At:1,400.00 - 2,250.00 USD
Engraved 12 Shot J. Chaineux Pinfire Double Action Revolver
This is a nice example of a French made pinfire double action revolver. It features floral designed engraving on the sides of the frame, cylinder flat, top of the barrel at the breech and backstrap. The lower right side of the barrel lug is marked with a "crown / N" proofmark and the cylinder is marked "247" in one flute and "J. CHAIMEUXIN ?? B" in another. Twelve shot pinfire cylinder, ejector rod on the right side, mounted on the front of the barrel lug, fixed front and hammer notch rear sights and fitted with two piece checkered walnut grips with a lanyard ring on the butt.
BBL: 6 inch round
Stock:
Gauge: 9 mm
Finish: blue
Grips: walnut
Serial Number: 247


Very good. The cylinder retains 50% of the original thinning bright blue finish mixed with smooth brown patina. The remaining metal surfaces have been cleaned bright with traces of the original finish in protected areas. The grips are good with a few minor dings and dents, and crisp checkering. Mechanically fine.