Belgian Pinfire Revolver -

[Janedoedad]

Got this relic as part of an estate clean-out. All I know is that it's Belgian and the action sort-of works.

Belgian proof mark on cylinder, has four digits (1 5 4 3) stamped into the right side of the frame above the trigger.

Folding trigger is broken at the pivot.

Ejector rod is rather loose and the retaining spring is broken.

Cylinder rotates, hammer locks back for single action. Cylinder locks well. Double action requires a slight manual rotation of the cylinder.

Believe this to be 7mm caliber.

These type revolvers were used by both sides during the Civil War, so this may have had some history. Family it came from has been in Georgia since the early 1800's. Sadly, no story or information is available.

My questions are:

Is there any historical significance or interest in this revolver, based on wear and condition?

Would be feasible to attempt restoration?

Does it have any intrinsic value?

Thanks Much!


JDD

 

[FrogMan]

I’d keep as is, there are a lot of these around and they don’t command the same kind of price as a confirmed American civil war revolvers. I have seen working examples go in the 2-400 range


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[enfieldguy]

I'd keep it as is as well. Belgian copy of the French 'Lefaucheux' design. They range from pretty good to pretty shoddy.