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Revolver with percussion Devisme model 1855, six...

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Revolver with percussion Devisme model 1855, six shots, gauge 11 mm, simple action. Ribbed barrel, with sides, marked on the top Devisme in Paris and on the side Devisme Bte. No. 1558. Internal hammer. Fine checkered walnut stock with two small flat cheeks. Bourroir ramrod screwing into the stock. Original blued finish. Length: 31 cm Wear. Circa 1857-1858. Presented in a mahogany case with brass plate numbered "AJ" compartmentalized and lined with green felt. With its key. 18,5 x 38,5 x Height :6,5 cm Many hundreds of this model bought by the army for the need of the expeditionary corps in Mexico.