EYRAUD system percussion revolver, with its original case - France - 19th century

EYRAUD system percussion revolver, with its original case
France 19th century
Steel and wood
LT: 30.4cm – Barrel L.: 14cm – Cal. 11.73mm


Barrel with sides, rifled, shiny blue finish and finely chiseled; struck on the upper side with the inscription: BREVETE EYRAUD SDG; and on one side with a control punch.
Round-bodied, engraved hammer. Six-shot cylinder, glossy blue finish.
Steel frame, chiseled with a rose. Thumb lock on the top of the frame, allowing the barrel to be tilted for extraction of the cylinder.

The fittings are in white polished iron, richly engraved with foliage and geometric patterns.
Walnut stock and decorated iron cap, with carrying ring.

Original blackened leather case.

Very good condition.

Ref.: 1108

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