Model 1873 French Ordinance Revolver

Rick · 28th October 2006, 08:40 PM

Robert, is this a functional weapon?

Robert · 28th October 2006, 10:07 PM

Rick,

Yes, this weapon is quite functional. It is in near new condition mechanically with an almost perfect bore. There is some staining to the outer surfaces. Being that the original cartridges are no longer available you do have to load your own ammo for it, hence the case trimmer and lee loader. You use 44 cal. shells that you cut to the proper length and then load with black powder replacement powder and either ball or bullet. The revolvers have quite an interesting history being used by the French Army and Foreign Legion.

Robert

Rick · 29th October 2006, 01:36 AM

Thanks Robert .

Robert · 30th October 2006, 04:02 AM

Will also consider a partial trade on Spanish Colonial weapons.

Robert · 13th November 2006, 09:19 PM

New price, $800.00 or serious offer.

28th October 2006, 08:40 PM	#1
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,339	Robert, is this a functional weapon?

28th October 2006, 10:07 PM	#2
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Rick, Yes, this weapon is quite functional. It is in near new condition mechanically with an almost perfect bore. There is some staining to the outer surfaces. Being that the original cartridges are no longer available you do have to load your own ammo for it, hence the case trimmer and lee loader. You use 44 cal. shells that you cut to the proper length and then load with black powder replacement powder and either ball or bullet. The revolvers have quite an interesting history being used by the French Army and Foreign Legion. Robert

29th October 2006, 01:36 AM	#3
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,339	Thanks Robert .

30th October 2006, 04:02 AM	#4
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Will also consider a partial trade on Spanish Colonial weapons.

13th November 2006, 09:19 PM	#5
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	New price, $800.00 or serious offer.