Lefaucheux pinfire revolver

saab-bob · 09-15-2012, 09:54 PM

Thanks Gents
Yes,a pinfire cartridge is one of the first self-contained cartridge weapons made.Invented in 1823. A small pin sticks out the side of the shell and is struck by the hammer. This ignites the primer charge and fires the bullet. Used mostly in Europe.Many where used in the "War of Southern Secession"AKA Civil War.

I do not believe any where made in the USA. They where replaced by the safer rimfire and centerfire cartridges. Apparently, if handled roughly the pin will move and light off the charge!

I read a article where where a collector dropped a few rounds on the living room rug and didn't find them all. His wife was later vacuuming and sucked one up.It went off and blew thru the vacuum. I bet that guy had to sleep on the couch for a extended period of time!!!

Postino
A stainless nail is a good idea. I have also wondered how the rod is held on. There is a screw that holds a piece of spring steel to the side of frame where the ejector rod is. Screw is to tight to get off without distorting something.If anybody has any thoughts let me know!

Fun to think who has held this old pistol.

Bob

09-15-2012, 09:54 PM	#6
saab-bob User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 459 Thanks: 774 Thanked 143 Times in 87 Posts	Thanks Gents Yes,a pinfire cartridge is one of the first self-contained cartridge weapons made.Invented in 1823. A small pin sticks out the side of the shell and is struck by the hammer. This ignites the primer charge and fires the bullet. Used mostly in Europe.Many where used in the "War of Southern Secession"AKA Civil War. I do not believe any where made in the USA. They where replaced by the safer rimfire and centerfire cartridges. Apparently, if handled roughly the pin will move and light off the charge! I read a article where where a collector dropped a few rounds on the living room rug and didn't find them all. His wife was later vacuuming and sucked one up.It went off and blew thru the vacuum. I bet that guy had to sleep on the couch for a extended period of time!!! Postino A stainless nail is a good idea. I have also wondered how the rod is held on. There is a screw that holds a piece of spring steel to the side of frame where the ejector rod is. Screw is to tight to get off without distorting something.If anybody has any thoughts let me know! Fun to think who has held this old pistol. Bob __________________ "I think,therefore I own guns"