French
1873 Ordnance Revolver
Calibre 11mm
Date: 1877
Serial Number G57872
£700

Very Good Condition Including Bore & Chambers

The 1873 Revolver was originally finished in the white

A French 6 shot 11mm Model 1873 ordnance revolver, the barrel engraved "Mle 1873" and stamped on the right side "S 1877", the frame engraved "M(re) d'Armes St Etienne",
with chequered wood grips and lanyard ring.

The Chamelot-Delvigne 11mm Modele 1873 was adopted by the French army as a service revolver for non-commissioned officers.

Although replaced by the Modele 1892 revolver, it was nevertheless widely used during the First World War and issued to reserve units in 1940.
The French Resistance made widespread use of it during the German occupation.

The Revolver model 1873 was produced between 1873 and 1886, Production quantities were circa 388,105 revolvers

Serial Number Range for 1877 is G 23609 to G 60483

Production Quantities for 1877 was 36,875 Revolvers

This Item Is Live & Suitable for Bothh Section 7(1) & 7(3)

Just Been Proofed at London Proof House

(Black Powder Proof)

Because these revolvers are finished in the white, theres a lot of glare when taking pictures