10 Shot "chaineux" Type 12mm Pin Fire Revolver

This 10-shot revolver is called the "Chaineux" type in reference to the gunsmith Chaineux who filed the patent in 1858. It is a perfect example of the beautiful gunsmithing achievements of the Liège craftsmen at the end of the Second Empire. It can be dated to the 1860s.
The barrel is initially faceted, then round. The front sight is mounted in a dovetail, so in theory adjustable to the shooter's sight. Five deep, very clear grooves. The caliber is the 12mm Lefaucheux pinfire. Barrel length 15 cm
The entire weapon is in the original white polish, and the frame, trigger guard and cylinder are engraved. It is certain that a superficial polishing could greatly improve the appearance of the surface of the weapon.
The operation is perfect in single and double action, there is no loose. The alignment of the chambers of the cylinder and the barrel (= indexing) is excellent. The grip parts are in checkered walnut, and a ring finishes the cap of the butt.
I did not notice any particular punch, so it is probably a civilian manufacture by a private gunsmith.
It is a beautiful decorative object, which has the advantage of having an irreproachable mechanism, which is rare on this type of weapon, which is more than 150 years old.
Ref F3Y-2446 Port France 20€ Shipping to Europe possible, but in 2 separate packages for 50€