Original French 19th Century Engraved 11mm Pinfire Revolver with Liège Proofs - C.1860-65 British Swagger Stick PTO propeller drive

PTO propeller drive

Looks uncomfortable but no doubt did the job of putting meat on the table back in the 1840's

and Monmouth Court House

DVD: Made in the Soviet Union in 1985

meaning this was a true civil war manufactured gun

Original French 19th Century Engraved 11mm Pinfire Revolver with Liège Proofs - C.1860-65 British Swagger Stick PTO propeller driveOriginal Item: Only One Available. Made in Lige, Belgium for the French market, this fine 11mm 6 shot Pin Fire Revolver was of a type imported into the United States for Officer's private purchase during the Civil War. The Pinfire system was the earliest form of "Cartridge" developed, with a pin projecting out at 90 degrees to the cartridge case. When struck by the falling hammer the cartridge discharged. At the time up against muzzle loading