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pinfire
A pinfire cartridge is an obsolete type of metallic firearm cartridge in which the priming compound is ignited by striking a small pin which protrudes radially from just above the base of the cartridge. Invented by Frenchman Casimir Lefaucheux in the 1830s but not patented until 1835, it was one of the earliest practical designs of a metallic cartridge. Its history is closely associated with the development of the breechloader which replaced muzzle-loading weapons.
Been in my family for over 50 years. We never fired it.
Identification:
Type: Lefaucheux-style Pinfire Pepperbox Revolver
Origin: Most likely Belgian or French
Period: Circa 1855–1875
Caliber: Probably 7mm pinfire (though some were made in 9mm)
Capacity: 7 barrels
Features:
Folding trigger...
Bought this at auction a while ago because it seemed interesting, but haven't actually taken it out for a test fire.
Double action trigger seems to work correctly - hammer gets pulled back and then falls as expected. Cylinder can rotate manually but does not rotate with the trigger pull as I...