Belgian Pinfire Revolver Restoration

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Pinfire was an early self contained metallic cartridge, invented in the 1830's. It gained popularity in the 1850's before being superseded by rimfire and centerfire cartridges beginning in the 1870's.

I found this Belgian made copy of a French Lefaucheux revolver for very cheap at a gun show.
Follow along as I discuss it's history and markings (or lack thereof), as well as convert the red rust to bluing.

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