Break Revolver By "javelle" In St-etienne - 2nd Empire - 19th Century

Revolver with break and key of the mark "JAVELLE -MICHEL", gunsmith in ST-ETIENNE, period II° Empire. XIX°. Open carcass, single and double action mechanism, in perfect working order. Opening by unlocking with the key in front under the barrel, tilting of the barrel and unlocking of the barrel axis. See details in the photos. Marking under the front of the trigger guard "JAVELLE-M ST-ETIENNE-BTE SGDG". Blued tan finish on all parts, in very good condition, see photos. Barrel with scratched interior carrying sighting device, 10.5 cm long in 9 mm caliber, LeFaucheux type pinfire cartridge. Barrel with a capacity of 6 shots bearing the same number as on the trigger tail under the trigger guard, see photos. Walnut stock with blued metal cap like the frame and the barrel, see photos. Total length: 22 cm Barrel length: 10.5 cm Caliber: 9 mm Weight: 470 g Category "D" weapon, free to purchase and hold, collector's weapon. Very good state of conservation and use, near new condition, see details in the photos. Free shipping for FRANCE. Visit my other objects by consulting my gallery and our site.