FAGNUS MAQUAIRE revolver

FAGNUS-MAQUAIRE

Firearms for collectors

Category : D

Caliber : 11 mm 1873

Offered as "innovative French army officer's revolver" in Manufrance catalog, this 11^mm 1873 revolver was designed by the Belgian gunsmith Alexandre Fagnus, taking inspiration from the Chamelot-Delvigne 1873.

Amédée Maquaire, a Parisian merchant, proposed it in 1887 to Versailles armament permanent commission and ensured part of its marketing to French officers.

Manufactured in Liège, Belgium, this beautiful revolver of excellent construction brought the following improvements compared to the Chamelot-Delvigne 1873 design.

Rebounding hammer
Firing pin fitted the frame
Quick disassembly without tools
Single and double action system reduced to seven parts and two springs.

The offered model, perfectly suitable for shooting, is in untouched original condition, retaining a large part of the factory finishes, with an impeccable lock and a superbly preserved barrel.

Gun classified in category D, free for sale and possession.