
**French Model 1892 Ordnance Revolver
World War I
8mm French Ordnance. 4.6" barrel. SN: G71208. (mfg ca. 1901). Blued metal finish with straw colored small parts mounting two-piece walnut bordered checkered grips and pinned front blade and topstrap rear notch sights. Double action six-shot hand ejector revolver with lanyard loop to the butt. Upper barrel flat marked Mle 1892 with upper right dated S 1901. Inspection marks to upper left are Cirlce L and Circle B. Right frame shows manufacturer marking Mre d'Armes/St Etienne. {C&R}
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Condition
Good. Bore is Frosty with some brown patinated spots. Metal finish retains a strong blue with brown patina and some rough oxidation to the upper edges. Straw finish thinning on the small parts. Grips show handling wear and abrasions. Action shows good timing.
































