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Pieper Revolving Carbine 1893, Mexican Contract Sample/Prototype
Pieper Revolving Carbine 1893, Mexican Contract Sample/Prototype
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Guns International #: 100923490
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- Military Rifles - Antique
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Pieper Revolving Carbine 1893, Mexican Contract Sample/Prototype
Description:
This is an excellent original example of the really neat and attractive, but very seldom seen, Pieper model 1893 revolving carbine, nine shot, cal. 8mm Nagant, with swing out cylinder and double or single action firing capability.
Nagant design revolvers utilized a cam action cylinder forced forward to cover the barrel at the time of discharge thus effecting a gas seal at the joint of cylinder and barrel. A special Nagant cartridge was also required. The most famous arms of this type were the Russian Model 1895, 7.62mm military revolvers.
In 1893 Mexican President Porfirio Diaz decreed that the Mexican Army would adopt the Model 1893 8mm Nagant gas seal revolver and about five thousand were produced by the Pieper factory in Liege, Belgium. At the same time executives at Pieper advised President Diaz they could build a handsome light carbine of the same gas seal design and caliber as the revolvers. The result was this beautifully designed and very handy nine shot single or double action carbine. Evidently Diaz was impressed - the double action carbine had a very high rate of fire for its period and its swing out cylinder made for quick and easy reloading - and couldn't resist it. Other military leaders of the period were not as charmed. They were adopting high power bolt action infantry and cavalry arms like Mausers, etc.
It appears the only Pieper 1893 revolving carbines built were destined for Mexico. Collectors believe that total Pieper production was around three hundred carbines. The first fifty or so of which were sent to Mexico as samples/prototypes with only Pieper markings and serial number - this carbine is serial# 42. Evidently President Diaz was satisfied with them and the balance of the revolving carbines - there seems to be no serial known higher than the low 300s - had Mexican Government markings. It is believed this small number of weapons were issued to President Diaz's personal police/bodyguard who were drawn from the Mexican Rurales, a special body of national police formed in 1861 and considerably expanded during the reign of President Diaz, 1876-1911.
For more information on the 1893 Pieper Revolving carbine see: "MEXICAN MILITARY ARMS, THE CARTRIDGE PERIOD, 1866-1`967" by James B. Hughes, Deep River Armory, Inc., Houston Texas, 1968, Pages 16 - 18.
Government firearms in 19th century Mexico saw very hard use and abuse in a climate hard on steel objects. The Pieper revolving carbine was not an especially rugged weapon. Though very well made the swing out cylinder mechanism could be broken in hard service, and the wooden forearm completely covering the barrel could be easily damaged.
Very few of the small total production of Pieper revolving carbines have survived. Those few found are nearly always in heavily used/abused condition generally described as NRA fair / poor.
Condition: This handsome carbine is in original excellent condition. Receiver, cylinder, barrel, and furniture retain 96%+ original strong factory rust blue finish with very light aging. The bore is excellent showing little or no use. Mechanical functions are excellent. The happer, trigger, extractor mechanism, and internal parts retain all their original natural steel finish with slight aging. The walnut butt and forestock are excellent retaing 96%+ original finish/surface with a few light handling marks. The only other Pieper revolving carbine I know of in this condition is in the NRA Museum, Fairfax, VA.
This is an exceptional example of a rare antique arm associated with the history of Mexico and the American Southwest. This is a fine piece, representing the best of its type, worthy of inclusion in any private or public collection. This piece has been in a private collection for the last twentyfive years.
Dimensions: overall length 36 1/2", barrel length 19 3/4", caliber 8mm Nagant.
NOTE: This carbine is an antique collector's item. We will not ship outside the USA. For the benefit of foreign buyers we will ship to a fully licensed firearms export agent within the USA.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Pieper
Model: 1893
Serial Number: 42
Caliber Info: 8mm
Condition: excellent
Metal Condition: excellent
Wood Condition: excellent
Bore Condition: excellent
Action: revolving carbine
Finish: original blue
Manufacture Date: 1893
Description:
This is an excellent original example of the really neat and attractive, but very seldom seen, Pieper model 1893 revolving carbine, nine shot, cal. 8mm Nagant, with swing out cylinder and double or single action firing capability.
Nagant design revolvers utilized a cam action cylinder forced forward to cover the barrel at the time of discharge thus effecting a gas seal at the joint of cylinder and barrel. A special Nagant cartridge was also required. The most famous arms of this type were the Russian Model 1895, 7.62mm military revolvers.
In 1893 Mexican President Porfirio Diaz decreed that the Mexican Army would adopt the Model 1893 8mm Nagant gas seal revolver and about five thousand were produced by the Pieper factory in Liege, Belgium. At the same time executives at Pieper advised President Diaz they could build a handsome light carbine of the same gas seal design and caliber as the revolvers. The result was this beautifully designed and very handy nine shot single or double action carbine. Evidently Diaz was impressed - the double action carbine had a very high rate of fire for its period and its swing out cylinder made for quick and easy reloading - and couldn't resist it. Other military leaders of the period were not as charmed. They were adopting high power bolt action infantry and cavalry arms like Mausers, etc.
It appears the only Pieper 1893 revolving carbines built were destined for Mexico. Collectors believe that total Pieper production was around three hundred carbines. The first fifty or so of which were sent to Mexico as samples/prototypes with only Pieper markings and serial number - this carbine is serial# 42. Evidently President Diaz was satisfied with them and the balance of the revolving carbines - there seems to be no serial known higher than the low 300s - had Mexican Government markings. It is believed this small number of weapons were issued to President Diaz's personal police/bodyguard who were drawn from the Mexican Rurales, a special body of national police formed in 1861 and considerably expanded during the reign of President Diaz, 1876-1911.
For more information on the 1893 Pieper Revolving carbine see: "MEXICAN MILITARY ARMS, THE CARTRIDGE PERIOD, 1866-1`967" by James B. Hughes, Deep River Armory, Inc., Houston Texas, 1968, Pages 16 - 18.
Government firearms in 19th century Mexico saw very hard use and abuse in a climate hard on steel objects. The Pieper revolving carbine was not an especially rugged weapon. Though very well made the swing out cylinder mechanism could be broken in hard service, and the wooden forearm completely covering the barrel could be easily damaged.
Very few of the small total production of Pieper revolving carbines have survived. Those few found are nearly always in heavily used/abused condition generally described as NRA fair / poor.
Condition: This handsome carbine is in original excellent condition. Receiver, cylinder, barrel, and furniture retain 96%+ original strong factory rust blue finish with very light aging. The bore is excellent showing little or no use. Mechanical functions are excellent. The happer, trigger, extractor mechanism, and internal parts retain all their original natural steel finish with slight aging. The walnut butt and forestock are excellent retaing 96%+ original finish/surface with a few light handling marks. The only other Pieper revolving carbine I know of in this condition is in the NRA Museum, Fairfax, VA.
This is an exceptional example of a rare antique arm associated with the history of Mexico and the American Southwest. This is a fine piece, representing the best of its type, worthy of inclusion in any private or public collection. This piece has been in a private collection for the last twentyfive years.
Dimensions: overall length 36 1/2", barrel length 19 3/4", caliber 8mm Nagant.
NOTE: This carbine is an antique collector's item. We will not ship outside the USA. For the benefit of foreign buyers we will ship to a fully licensed firearms export agent within the USA.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Pieper
Model: 1893
Serial Number: 42
Caliber Info: 8mm
Condition: excellent
Metal Condition: excellent
Wood Condition: excellent
Bore Condition: excellent
Action: revolving carbine
Finish: original blue
Manufacture Date: 1893
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Guns International #: 100923490
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Seller: A & A Gaines Antiques
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Zip: 02840
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Phone:
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Active Listings: 0
Total Listings: 66
Seller Type: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
3 days Payment Methods: USPS Postal Money Order or Bank Check
Pieper Revolving Carbine 1893, Mexican Contract Sample/Prototype
Description: This is an excellent original example of the really neat and attractive, but very seldom seen, Pieper model 1893 revolving carbine, nine shot, cal. 8mm Nagant, with swing out cylinder and double or single action firing capability. Nagant design revolvers utilized a cam action cylinder forced forward to cover the barrel at the time of discharge thus effecting a gas seal at the joint of cylinder and barrel. A special Nagant cartridge was also required. The most famous arms of this type were the Russian Model 1895, 7.62mm military revolvers. In 1893 Mexican President Porfirio Diaz decreed that the Mexican Army would adopt the Model 1893 8mm Nagant gas seal revolver and about five thousand were produced by the Pieper factory in Liege, Belgium. At the same time executives at Pieper advised President Diaz they could build a handsome light carbine of the same gas seal design and caliber as the revolvers. The result was this beautifully designed and very handy nine shot single or double action carbine. Evidently Diaz was impressed - the double action carbine had a very high rate of fire for its period and its swing out cylinder made for quick and easy reloading - and couldn't resist it. Other military leaders of the period were not as charmed. They were adopting high power bolt action infantry and cavalry arms like Mausers, etc. It appears the only Pieper 1893 revolving carbines built were destined for Mexico. Collectors believe that total Pieper production was around three hundred carbines. The first fifty or so of which were sent to Mexico as samples/prototypes with only Pieper markings and serial number - this carbine is serial# 42. Evidently President Diaz was satisfied with them and the balance of the revolving carbines - there seems to be no serial known higher than the low 300s - had Mexican Government markings. It is believed this small number of weapons were issued to President Diaz's personal police/bodyguard who were drawn from the Mexican Rurales, a special body of national police formed in 1861 and considerably expanded during the reign of President Diaz, 1876-1911. For more information on the 1893 Pieper Revolving carbine see: "MEXICAN MILITARY ARMS, THE CARTRIDGE PERIOD, 1866-1`967" by James B. Hughes, Deep River Armory, Inc., Houston Texas, 1968, Pages 16 - 18. Government firearms in 19th century Mexico saw very hard use and abuse in a climate hard on steel objects. The Pieper revolving carbine was not an especially rugged weapon. Though very well made the swing out cylinder mechanism could be broken in hard service, and the wooden forearm completely covering the barrel could be easily damaged. Very few of the small total production of Pieper revolving carbines have survived. Those few found are nearly always in heavily used/abused condition generally described as NRA fair / poor. Condition: This handsome carbine is in original excellent condition. Receiver, cylinder, barrel, and furniture retain 96%+ original strong factory rust blue finish with very light aging. The bore is excellent showing little or no use. Mechanical functions are excellent. The happer, trigger, extractor mechanism, and internal parts retain all their original natural steel finish with slight aging. The walnut butt and forestock are excellent retaing 96%+ original finish/surface with a few light handling marks. The only other Pieper revolving carbine I know of in this condition is in the NRA Museum, Fairfax, VA. This is an exceptional example of a rare antique arm associated with the history of Mexico and the American Southwest. This is a fine piece, representing the best of its type, worthy of inclusion in any private or public collection. This piece has been in a private collection for the last twentyfive years. Dimensions: overall length 36 1/2", barrel length 19 3/4", caliber 8mm Nagant. NOTE: This carbine is an antique collector's item. We will not ship outside the USA. For the benefit of foreign buyers we will ship to a fully licensed firearms export agent within the USA. SOLD Antique: Yes Manufacturer: Pieper Model: 1893 Serial Number: 42 Caliber Info: 8mm Condition: excellent Metal Condition: excellent Wood Condition: excellent Bore Condition: excellent Action: revolving carbine Finish: original blue Manufacture Date: 1893 |
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Guns International #: 100923490
Category - Antique Rifles - Cartridge
- Military Rifles - Antique
Seller's Information
When emailing or calling sellers direct,
please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com
Seller: A & A Gaines Antiques
Member Since: 11/2/08
State:
Rhode Island
Zip: 02840
Country: United States
Phone:
(401) 846-0538
Active Listings: 0
Total Listings: 66
Seller Type: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
3 days
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Payment Methods: USPS Postal Money Order or Bank Check
Pieper Revolving Carbine 1893, Mexican Contract Sample/Prototype
Description:
This is an excellent original example of the really neat and attractive, but very seldom seen, Pieper model 1893 revolving carbine, nine shot, cal. 8mm Nagant, with swing out cylinder and double or single action firing capability.
Nagant design revolvers utilized a cam action cylinder forced forward to cover the barrel at the time of discharge thus effecting a gas seal at the joint of cylinder and barrel. A special Nagant cartridge was also required. The most famous arms of this type were the Russian Model 1895, 7.62mm military revolvers.
In 1893 Mexican President Porfirio Diaz decreed that the Mexican Army would adopt the Model 1893 8mm Nagant gas seal revolver and about five thousand were produced by the Pieper factory in Liege, Belgium. At the same time executives at Pieper advised President Diaz they could build a handsome light carbine of the same gas seal design and caliber as the revolvers. The result was this beautifully designed and very handy nine shot single or double action carbine. Evidently Diaz was impressed - the double action carbine had a very high rate of fire for its period and its swing out cylinder made for quick and easy reloading - and couldn't resist it. Other military leaders of the period were not as charmed. They were adopting high power bolt action infantry and cavalry arms like Mausers, etc.
It appears the only Pieper 1893 revolving carbines built were destined for Mexico. Collectors believe that total Pieper production was around three hundred carbines. The first fifty or so of which were sent to Mexico as samples/prototypes with only Pieper markings and serial number - this carbine is serial# 42. Evidently President Diaz was satisfied with them and the balance of the revolving carbines - there seems to be no serial known higher than the low 300s - had Mexican Government markings. It is believed this small number of weapons were issued to President Diaz's personal police/bodyguard who were drawn from the Mexican Rurales, a special body of national police formed in 1861 and considerably expanded during the reign of President Diaz, 1876-1911.
For more information on the 1893 Pieper Revolving carbine see: "MEXICAN MILITARY ARMS, THE CARTRIDGE PERIOD, 1866-1`967" by James B. Hughes, Deep River Armory, Inc., Houston Texas, 1968, Pages 16 - 18.
Government firearms in 19th century Mexico saw very hard use and abuse in a climate hard on steel objects. The Pieper revolving carbine was not an especially rugged weapon. Though very well made the swing out cylinder mechanism could be broken in hard service, and the wooden forearm completely covering the barrel could be easily damaged.
Very few of the small total production of Pieper revolving carbines have survived. Those few found are nearly always in heavily used/abused condition generally described as NRA fair / poor.
Condition: This handsome carbine is in original excellent condition. Receiver, cylinder, barrel, and furniture retain 96%+ original strong factory rust blue finish with very light aging. The bore is excellent showing little or no use. Mechanical functions are excellent. The happer, trigger, extractor mechanism, and internal parts retain all their original natural steel finish with slight aging. The walnut butt and forestock are excellent retaing 96%+ original finish/surface with a few light handling marks. The only other Pieper revolving carbine I know of in this condition is in the NRA Museum, Fairfax, VA.
This is an exceptional example of a rare antique arm associated with the history of Mexico and the American Southwest. This is a fine piece, representing the best of its type, worthy of inclusion in any private or public collection. This piece has been in a private collection for the last twentyfive years.
Dimensions: overall length 36 1/2", barrel length 19 3/4", caliber 8mm Nagant.
NOTE: This carbine is an antique collector's item. We will not ship outside the USA. For the benefit of foreign buyers we will ship to a fully licensed firearms export agent within the USA.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Pieper
Model: 1893
Serial Number: 42
Caliber Info: 8mm
Condition: excellent
Metal Condition: excellent
Wood Condition: excellent
Bore Condition: excellent
Action: revolving carbine
Finish: original blue
Manufacture Date: 1893
Description:
This is an excellent original example of the really neat and attractive, but very seldom seen, Pieper model 1893 revolving carbine, nine shot, cal. 8mm Nagant, with swing out cylinder and double or single action firing capability.
Nagant design revolvers utilized a cam action cylinder forced forward to cover the barrel at the time of discharge thus effecting a gas seal at the joint of cylinder and barrel. A special Nagant cartridge was also required. The most famous arms of this type were the Russian Model 1895, 7.62mm military revolvers.
In 1893 Mexican President Porfirio Diaz decreed that the Mexican Army would adopt the Model 1893 8mm Nagant gas seal revolver and about five thousand were produced by the Pieper factory in Liege, Belgium. At the same time executives at Pieper advised President Diaz they could build a handsome light carbine of the same gas seal design and caliber as the revolvers. The result was this beautifully designed and very handy nine shot single or double action carbine. Evidently Diaz was impressed - the double action carbine had a very high rate of fire for its period and its swing out cylinder made for quick and easy reloading - and couldn't resist it. Other military leaders of the period were not as charmed. They were adopting high power bolt action infantry and cavalry arms like Mausers, etc.
It appears the only Pieper 1893 revolving carbines built were destined for Mexico. Collectors believe that total Pieper production was around three hundred carbines. The first fifty or so of which were sent to Mexico as samples/prototypes with only Pieper markings and serial number - this carbine is serial# 42. Evidently President Diaz was satisfied with them and the balance of the revolving carbines - there seems to be no serial known higher than the low 300s - had Mexican Government markings. It is believed this small number of weapons were issued to President Diaz's personal police/bodyguard who were drawn from the Mexican Rurales, a special body of national police formed in 1861 and considerably expanded during the reign of President Diaz, 1876-1911.
For more information on the 1893 Pieper Revolving carbine see: "MEXICAN MILITARY ARMS, THE CARTRIDGE PERIOD, 1866-1`967" by James B. Hughes, Deep River Armory, Inc., Houston Texas, 1968, Pages 16 - 18.
Government firearms in 19th century Mexico saw very hard use and abuse in a climate hard on steel objects. The Pieper revolving carbine was not an especially rugged weapon. Though very well made the swing out cylinder mechanism could be broken in hard service, and the wooden forearm completely covering the barrel could be easily damaged.
Very few of the small total production of Pieper revolving carbines have survived. Those few found are nearly always in heavily used/abused condition generally described as NRA fair / poor.
Condition: This handsome carbine is in original excellent condition. Receiver, cylinder, barrel, and furniture retain 96%+ original strong factory rust blue finish with very light aging. The bore is excellent showing little or no use. Mechanical functions are excellent. The happer, trigger, extractor mechanism, and internal parts retain all their original natural steel finish with slight aging. The walnut butt and forestock are excellent retaing 96%+ original finish/surface with a few light handling marks. The only other Pieper revolving carbine I know of in this condition is in the NRA Museum, Fairfax, VA.
This is an exceptional example of a rare antique arm associated with the history of Mexico and the American Southwest. This is a fine piece, representing the best of its type, worthy of inclusion in any private or public collection. This piece has been in a private collection for the last twentyfive years.
Dimensions: overall length 36 1/2", barrel length 19 3/4", caliber 8mm Nagant.
NOTE: This carbine is an antique collector's item. We will not ship outside the USA. For the benefit of foreign buyers we will ship to a fully licensed firearms export agent within the USA.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Pieper
Model: 1893
Serial Number: 42
Caliber Info: 8mm
Condition: excellent
Metal Condition: excellent
Wood Condition: excellent
Bore Condition: excellent
Action: revolving carbine
Finish: original blue
Manufacture Date: 1893
Guns International #: 100923490
Guns International #: 100923490
Category - Antique Rifles - Cartridge
- Military Rifles - Antique
Seller's Information
When emailing or calling sellers direct,
please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com
Seller: A & A Gaines Antiques
Member Since: 11/2/08
State:
Rhode Island
Zip: 02840
Country: United States
Phone:
(401) 846-0538
Active Listings: 0
Total Listings: 66
Seller Type: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
3 days
3 days
Payment Methods: USPS Postal Money Order or Bank Check
Pieper Revolving Carbine 1893, Mexican Contract Sample/Prototype
Description:
This is an excellent original example of the really neat and attractive, but very seldom seen, Pieper model 1893 revolving carbine, nine shot, cal. 8mm Nagant, with swing out cylinder and double or single action firing capability.
Nagant design revolvers utilized a cam action cylinder forced forward to cover the barrel at the time of discharge thus effecting a gas seal at the joint of cylinder and barrel. A special Nagant cartridge was also required. The most famous arms of this type were the Russian Model 1895, 7.62mm military revolvers.
In 1893 Mexican President Porfirio Diaz decreed that the Mexican Army would adopt the Model 1893 8mm Nagant gas seal revolver and about five thousand were produced by the Pieper factory in Liege, Belgium. At the same time executives at Pieper advised President Diaz they could build a handsome light carbine of the same gas seal design and caliber as the revolvers. The result was this beautifully designed and very handy nine shot single or double action carbine. Evidently Diaz was impressed - the double action carbine had a very high rate of fire for its period and its swing out cylinder made for quick and easy reloading - and couldn't resist it. Other military leaders of the period were not as charmed. They were adopting high power bolt action infantry and cavalry arms like Mausers, etc.
It appears the only Pieper 1893 revolving carbines built were destined for Mexico. Collectors believe that total Pieper production was around three hundred carbines. The first fifty or so of which were sent to Mexico as samples/prototypes with only Pieper markings and serial number - this carbine is serial# 42. Evidently President Diaz was satisfied with them and the balance of the revolving carbines - there seems to be no serial known higher than the low 300s - had Mexican Government markings. It is believed this small number of weapons were issued to President Diaz's personal police/bodyguard who were drawn from the Mexican Rurales, a special body of national police formed in 1861 and considerably expanded during the reign of President Diaz, 1876-1911.
For more information on the 1893 Pieper Revolving carbine see: "MEXICAN MILITARY ARMS, THE CARTRIDGE PERIOD, 1866-1`967" by James B. Hughes, Deep River Armory, Inc., Houston Texas, 1968, Pages 16 - 18.
Government firearms in 19th century Mexico saw very hard use and abuse in a climate hard on steel objects. The Pieper revolving carbine was not an especially rugged weapon. Though very well made the swing out cylinder mechanism could be broken in hard service, and the wooden forearm completely covering the barrel could be easily damaged.
Very few of the small total production of Pieper revolving carbines have survived. Those few found are nearly always in heavily used/abused condition generally described as NRA fair / poor.
Condition: This handsome carbine is in original excellent condition. Receiver, cylinder, barrel, and furniture retain 96%+ original strong factory rust blue finish with very light aging. The bore is excellent showing little or no use. Mechanical functions are excellent. The happer, trigger, extractor mechanism, and internal parts retain all their original natural steel finish with slight aging. The walnut butt and forestock are excellent retaing 96%+ original finish/surface with a few light handling marks. The only other Pieper revolving carbine I know of in this condition is in the NRA Museum, Fairfax, VA.
This is an exceptional example of a rare antique arm associated with the history of Mexico and the American Southwest. This is a fine piece, representing the best of its type, worthy of inclusion in any private or public collection. This piece has been in a private collection for the last twentyfive years.
Dimensions: overall length 36 1/2", barrel length 19 3/4", caliber 8mm Nagant.
NOTE: This carbine is an antique collector's item. We will not ship outside the USA. For the benefit of foreign buyers we will ship to a fully licensed firearms export agent within the USA.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Pieper
Model: 1893
Serial Number: 42
Caliber Info: 8mm
Condition: excellent
Metal Condition: excellent
Wood Condition: excellent
Bore Condition: excellent
Action: revolving carbine
Finish: original blue
Manufacture Date: 1893
Description:
This is an excellent original example of the really neat and attractive, but very seldom seen, Pieper model 1893 revolving carbine, nine shot, cal. 8mm Nagant, with swing out cylinder and double or single action firing capability.
Nagant design revolvers utilized a cam action cylinder forced forward to cover the barrel at the time of discharge thus effecting a gas seal at the joint of cylinder and barrel. A special Nagant cartridge was also required. The most famous arms of this type were the Russian Model 1895, 7.62mm military revolvers.
In 1893 Mexican President Porfirio Diaz decreed that the Mexican Army would adopt the Model 1893 8mm Nagant gas seal revolver and about five thousand were produced by the Pieper factory in Liege, Belgium. At the same time executives at Pieper advised President Diaz they could build a handsome light carbine of the same gas seal design and caliber as the revolvers. The result was this beautifully designed and very handy nine shot single or double action carbine. Evidently Diaz was impressed - the double action carbine had a very high rate of fire for its period and its swing out cylinder made for quick and easy reloading - and couldn't resist it. Other military leaders of the period were not as charmed. They were adopting high power bolt action infantry and cavalry arms like Mausers, etc.
It appears the only Pieper 1893 revolving carbines built were destined for Mexico. Collectors believe that total Pieper production was around three hundred carbines. The first fifty or so of which were sent to Mexico as samples/prototypes with only Pieper markings and serial number - this carbine is serial# 42. Evidently President Diaz was satisfied with them and the balance of the revolving carbines - there seems to be no serial known higher than the low 300s - had Mexican Government markings. It is believed this small number of weapons were issued to President Diaz's personal police/bodyguard who were drawn from the Mexican Rurales, a special body of national police formed in 1861 and considerably expanded during the reign of President Diaz, 1876-1911.
For more information on the 1893 Pieper Revolving carbine see: "MEXICAN MILITARY ARMS, THE CARTRIDGE PERIOD, 1866-1`967" by James B. Hughes, Deep River Armory, Inc., Houston Texas, 1968, Pages 16 - 18.
Government firearms in 19th century Mexico saw very hard use and abuse in a climate hard on steel objects. The Pieper revolving carbine was not an especially rugged weapon. Though very well made the swing out cylinder mechanism could be broken in hard service, and the wooden forearm completely covering the barrel could be easily damaged.
Very few of the small total production of Pieper revolving carbines have survived. Those few found are nearly always in heavily used/abused condition generally described as NRA fair / poor.
Condition: This handsome carbine is in original excellent condition. Receiver, cylinder, barrel, and furniture retain 96%+ original strong factory rust blue finish with very light aging. The bore is excellent showing little or no use. Mechanical functions are excellent. The happer, trigger, extractor mechanism, and internal parts retain all their original natural steel finish with slight aging. The walnut butt and forestock are excellent retaing 96%+ original finish/surface with a few light handling marks. The only other Pieper revolving carbine I know of in this condition is in the NRA Museum, Fairfax, VA.
This is an exceptional example of a rare antique arm associated with the history of Mexico and the American Southwest. This is a fine piece, representing the best of its type, worthy of inclusion in any private or public collection. This piece has been in a private collection for the last twentyfive years.
Dimensions: overall length 36 1/2", barrel length 19 3/4", caliber 8mm Nagant.
NOTE: This carbine is an antique collector's item. We will not ship outside the USA. For the benefit of foreign buyers we will ship to a fully licensed firearms export agent within the USA.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Pieper
Model: 1893
Serial Number: 42
Caliber Info: 8mm
Condition: excellent
Metal Condition: excellent
Wood Condition: excellent
Bore Condition: excellent
Action: revolving carbine
Finish: original blue
Manufacture Date: 1893
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