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Scarce French Perrin Civil War Era Double Action Revolver

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military / Hand Guns - Revolvers Start Price:900.00 USD Estimated At:1,800.00 - 2,750.00 USD
Scarce French Perrin Civil War Era Double Action Revolver
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Scarce French Perrin Civil War Era Double Action Revolver

Marked "PERRIN/& Cie Bte" in tiny letters on the right side of the frame with a sunburst over "PARIS" on the left side. The matching serial number is marked on the frame, barrel and cylinder. Small numbers of these revolvers were imported during the Civil War. Various estimates put the number at about 1,000 and they are considered a secondary U.S. Martial piece. They employed an unusual cartridge, unique to this revolver, with an inside primed brass or copper case with a very thick rim around the base. No other cartridge would fit the chamber. This example has no military markings. The cylinder pin is kept in place by the ejector rod which swivels on a collar around the rear of the barrel. Fitted with a one-piece walnut grip with a steel butt cap and lanyard ring.

Manufacture: Perrin
Model: Revolver
BBL: 6 inch part octagon
Stock:
Gauge: 12 mm
Finish: bright
Grips: walnut
Serial Number: 641

Very good. The metal surfaces are bright with some minor discoloration. There is a small amount of very minor pitting on the breech end of the barrel and on the cylinder. The hammer safety mounted on the left side of the frame is absent of the upper portion. The grip is good with a vise/tool mark at the top on both sides, a overall a few minor dents and dings. The markings are clear. The action is fine.