Belgium, mid-19th century. Lefaucheux-type pinfire... Lot 179

Belgium, mid-19th century. Lefaucheux-type pinfire pistol made in Liège. Cal 9 mm. 6 shots. All metal parts with tobacco-colored patina, and traces of the original bronze finish. Round rifled barrel with rear sight. Frame and barrel engraved with arabesques and floral motifs. Made in Liège, the cylinder is stamped "ELG" and the frame "X" under the crown. Trigger under trigger guard. Finely checkered blond walnut stock plates. Rod present. Stock ring. Mechanism non-functional, not locked (hammer and trigger). Inside of barrel dirty with surface oxidation. 27.5 cm (barrel 16 cm). (Needs cleaning and overhaul. Fairly good condition).