Pinfire Revolver By Joseph Célestin Dumonthier France, Circa 1870.

Pinfire revolver by Joseph Célestin Dumonthier
France, circa 1870.
Steel and horn
Length: 21cm - Barrel length: 9.5cm - Caliber: 8mm

Round barrel with rifled bore and high front sight; ejector rod on right side.
Open frame, stamped on the right side 1772 and marked on the left side DUMONTHIER B.S.C.D.G. 
Six-chamber cylinder, stamped with the E proof mark surmounted by a stylized lion's head. Retractable trigger tail. Single and double action. 
Loading door on the right-hand side, acting as a safety system.
Horn stock removable by means of the screw forming the hoop.
All parts numbered 44.

White polished finish.

Good condition.

Reference : 82

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According to article L311-2 of the French Code de la sécurité intérieure, this collector's weapon is classified as a category D collectible. It is free to acquire and hold. We remind you that their sale is forbidden to minors.