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Scarce French Perrin Civil War Era Double Action Revolver

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:425.00 USD Estimated At:1,100.00 - 1,600.00 USD
Scarce French Perrin Civil War Era Double Action Revolver
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Marked "PERRIN / & Cie Bte" in tiny letters on the left side of the frame with a sunburst over "PARIS" on the right side. The matching serial number also appears on the frame, barrel and cylinder. Small numbers of these revolvers were imported during the Civil War. Various estimates put the number at about 1000 and they are considered a secondary U.S. Martial piece. They employed an unusual cartridge, unique to this revolver, with an inside primed brass or copper case with a very thick rim around the base. No other cartridge would fit the chamber. This example has no military markings. The cylinder pin is kept in place by the ejector rod which swivels on a collar around the rear of the barrel. Fitted with a one piece walnut grip with a steel butt cap and lanyard ring.
BBL: 5 1/2 inch part octagon
Stock:
Gauge: 12 mm
Finish: blue
Grips: walnut
Serial Number: 884
Condition: Fine. The revolver has a mottled gray patina with a smooth brown patina on the trigger guard and front strap. The cylinder has some dings. The grip is good with numerous minor pressure dents on both sides, along with some minor scratches. Mechanically excellent.