Lefaucheux M1854

In 1854, Frenchman Eugene Lefaucheux introduced the Lefaucheux Model 1854, notable as being the first revolver to use self-contained metallic cartridges rather than loose powder, pistol ball, and percussion caps. The M1854 model was a single-action, pinfire revolver holding six rounds. It was a French military revolver chambered for the 12 mm pinfire cartridge, based on a design by Casimir Lefaucheux. The M1854 revolver spawned numerous variants, some of which were produced under license in other countries. It was widely exported during the 1860s and sold as both a military and civilian sidearm with either a short or long barrel. Most military models were produced only as single-action weapons, whereas civilian models were made primarily as double-action weapons.

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Revolver Lefaucheux, modèle 1854, le LF 28

Type	Subtype	Date	Description	Notes	Source
commons	image		Revólveres - Sistema lefaucheux		Commons
commons	image		Gfp-rifles-and-pistols		Commons
commons	image		Boite cartouches Gévelot 1854 système Lefaucheux		Commons
commons	image		Unidentified soldier in Union cavalry uniform and Hardee hat with European import saber and French LeFaucheux pinfire revolver LOC 5228579319		Commons
commons	image		Revolver Lefaucheux, modèle 1854, le LF 28		Commons