Guns International #: 101403910
Seller's Inventory #: 20031

Category - Antique Revolvers - Cartridge - Pinfire Pistols & Revolvers

Category
Antique Revolvers - Cartridge
Pinfire Pistols & Revolvers

The GUARDIAN AMERICAN Model 1878 Engraved Pinfire Folding Trigger Revolver

Description:

The GUARDIAN AMERICAN Model 1878 Engraved Pinfire Folding Trigger Revolver

Mid-19th European Sidearm with Ivories

Here we present an antique “The Guardian American Model 1878” Pinfire Revolver with Floral Engraving, made in Belgium circa 1878. In 1835, a notable gun maker and inventor patented one of the first self-contained firearms cartridges. This very early design included a case with ball, powder and primer, but what made it different from what was to come later in cartridge development was the “firing pin” that projected out of the side of the case. It was this pin that was struck and detonated the primer inside. His son, Eugene, would build on Casimir’s invention, designing a pistol to take advantage of it. The hammer would be flat and smash down on the side of the cylinder, from which the pin of the cartridge would project. This revolver and pistol design would become prolific, especially in Europe throughout the 19th Century, being adopted by militaries, used by civilians and police, and even being sold for use during the American Civil War. Many makers made both licensed and unlicensed copies.

This one features a folding trigger to make this revolver easier to conceal. Aesthetically, it has nice engraving throughout and ivory grips.

The overall condition is very good. Good bore, strong action.

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 2-3/4 inches.

Caliber: 7.62mm (.30 caliber) Pinfire

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$1100

#20031
 

SOLD

Antique: Yes