Form Box With A Eugène Lefaucheux Luxury Revolvers. France 19th Century

Shaped case with a Eugène Lefaucheux luxury revolver.
France, 19th century
Steel, wood and gold damascene
Length: 19.5cm; Barrel length: 9.3cm - Cal: 8mm 

Round barrel engraved on the top with LEPAGE Frères in Paris and on the left side with Eugène Lefaucheux's hallmark “EL” crowned. The sides are decorated with gold-enhanced engravings; the upper side is stamped with a prancing horse and the initials EL.
Six-chamber barrel, decorated with gold engravings. Dog decorated en suite.
Rod on the right-hand side. Shiny polished retractable trigger.
Open frame, decorated en suite. The left side is stamped 161076.
Varnished walnut stock plates. The stock rosettes are engraved and circled in gold.
Stock cap decorated en suite.

Shaped case, with purple velvet and silk interior.

Very good overall condition, with protective varnish.
Single and double action.

According to article L311-2 of the French Internal Security Code, this collector's weapon is classified in category D. It is free to acquire and hold. It is free to acquire and hold. We remind you that their sale is forbidden to minors.

Ref. : 4701

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