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French Perrin Era Civil War Revolver

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:475.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,800.00 USD
French Perrin Era Civil War Revolver
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The cylinder is unfluted and has a capacity of six rounds chambered in 11 mm Perrin. The right front of the frame is marked "PERRIN / & Cie Bte", the left side is marked with the serial number over a dot over "PARIS". The only other visible markings are the serial number on the cylinder and underside of the barrel. The ejector rod is mounted on a swivel at the breech end of the barrel and slides into the cylinder pin when not in use. The hammer is without a spur and the grips are one-piece smooth walnut with an iron buttcap and lanyard ring.
BBL: 5 1/2 inch part-octagon
Stock:
Gauge: 11 mm
Finish: blue
Grips: walnut
Serial Number: 980
Condition: Fine. Overall the revolver has a smooth bright gray patina with minor pitting. The pitting is mostly concentrated on the left side of the revolver, with a heavier concentration of pitting on the cylinder. The grip is also fine with scattered minor dings and scratches. Mechanically very fine.