Lot Essay
Chaineux is known to have patented designs for 6, 12 and 20 shot revolvers.
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J. CHAINEUX, LIÈGE, SERIAL NO. 2689, CIRCA 1860-70
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A RARE BELGIAN 7mm (PINFIRE) TWELVE-SHOT DOUBLE-ACTION REVOLVER
J. CHAINEUX, LIÈGE, SERIAL NO. 2689, CIRCA 1860-70
With 5 in. (12.7 cm.) round barrel, scroll engraved fluted cylinder and frame, the former signed 'J. CHAINEUX INVR. BTE.' within a flute, finely chequered hardwood grips, scroll engraved trigger-guard, and lanyard ring, Liège proof
J. CHAINEUX, LIÈGE, SERIAL NO. 2689, CIRCA 1860-70
With 5 in. (12.7 cm.) round barrel, scroll engraved fluted cylinder and frame, the former signed 'J. CHAINEUX INVR. BTE.' within a flute, finely chequered hardwood grips, scroll engraved trigger-guard, and lanyard ring, Liège proof