25th Jun, 2008 10:00
Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria
447
A RARE 7MM FRENCH SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH ENCLOSED HAMMER BY DEVISME A PARIS
A RARE 7MM FRENCH SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH ENCLOSED HAMMER BY DEVISME A PARIS, CIRCA 1860
with octagonal rifled sighted barrel signed on the top-strap (indistinct) and released by a lever on the left of the lug, plain cylinder fitted with partitioned nipples the chambers with pillar breech of Thouvenin type, chequered walnut butt, steel trigger-guard and butt-cap, the latter stamped Devisme Bte (surface rust, worn)
L. F. Devisme was granted a number of patents for his revolvers during the years 1855-66, including one for metal cartridges. See A. W. F. Taylerson and C. Blair (ed.) 1983, p.234 and figs. 231 & 232.
Sold for £600
A RARE 7MM FRENCH SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH ENCLOSED HAMMER BY DEVISME A PARIS, CIRCA 1860
with octagonal rifled sighted barrel signed on the top-strap (indistinct) and released by a lever on the left of the lug, plain cylinder fitted with partitioned nipples the chambers with pillar breech of Thouvenin type, chequered walnut butt, steel trigger-guard and butt-cap, the latter stamped Devisme Bte (surface rust, worn)
L. F. Devisme was granted a number of patents for his revolvers during the years 1855-66, including one for metal cartridges. See A. W. F. Taylerson and C. Blair (ed.) 1983, p.234 and figs. 231 & 232.
Auction: Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 25th Jun, 2008
