Help with Unknown revolver

[YardApe]

I am hoping someone can tell me what this revolver is? Please see attached photos.

Thank you,
-Kevin

 

[Story]

7mm Lefaucheux pinfire, pocket version of this -

Lefaucheux M1854 - Wikipedia

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[YardApe]

I have emailed the museum to see if they can give more details. Thank you for your quick reply!

 

[Patrick H]

That's a nice little piece. It's a shame about the screw slots, but most old firearm screws seem to be dinged up like that.

 

[JOHN42768]

Welcome, enjoy

 

[Cornpone and Molasses]

That's a nice little piece. It's a shame about the screw slots, but most old firearm screws seem to be dinged up like that.

Always need to use a good gunsmith screwdriver set and if it looks like it won't budge use a little Kroil.

 

[YardApe]

That's a nice little piece. It's a shame about the screw slots, but most old firearm screws seem to be dinged up like that.

I've asked the owner to write his story of this little pocket gun, it was found out in the fields of Nebraska were it lived for 60-70 years? I'm amazed the wood grips are still intact! I think it needs three parts to make it complete, was hoping to find someone who had parts or had the skill to make them...

-Kevin

 

[YardApe]

Always need to use a good gunsmith screwdriver set and if it looks like it won't budge use a little Kroil.

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I've been using AeroKroil for years, great stuff. Thanks for the tip!

 

[YardApe]

Welcome, enjoy

Thank you!

 

[timeltel]

Remarkable state of preservation considering its history. As the pistol is no longer in "as found" condition, if you wish improving the appearance and functionality of the screws Turnbull Restorations has a video of one of their craftsmen restoring one.

Video: Introduction to Metal Preparation - Screws - Turnbull Restoration

Introduction to Metal Preparation (3 of 7) outlines the steps needed to do a quality metal preparation job on your own gun. Not just the actual steps in polishing, but the first steps you need to know in order to do a quality job. The video also shows the various finishes used by the...

www.turnbullrestoration.com

 

[YardApe]

Remarkable state of preservation considering its history. As the pistol is no longer in "as found" condition, if you wish improving the appearance and functionality of the screws Turnbull Restorations has a video of one of their craftsmen restoring one.

Video: Introduction to Metal Preparation - Screws - Turnbull Restoration

Introduction to Metal Preparation (3 of 7) outlines the steps needed to do a quality metal preparation job on your own gun. Not just the actual steps in polishing, but the first steps you need to know in order to do a quality job. The video also shows the various finishes used by the...

www.turnbullrestoration.com

Just wanted to replace the missing parts. Turnbull is an interesting site with what appears to be very good information. Thanks for the tip!

-Kevin