


Although the action on the revolver is intact and single action is functional, it is listed as a non-working firearm. The ejector rod and the cylinder door are missing.

The serial number, 30285, is within the range of numbers of the revolvers imported to the USA during the Civil War (25,000-37,000).Thousands of Lefaucheux pin fire revolvers were imported for use by US troops, and at least a few hundred saw service with Confederate troops as well.The Lefaucheux reported to be the fourth most commonly used revolver in the American Civil War.Pin fire ammunition is currently difficult to obtain and due the age / condition of revolver, the pistol has not been test fired. Lefaucheux Model 1854 12mm Single Action pin fire revolver Civil War era.
