Revolver system of Alexandre Guerrier, Count of Saint-Ange, with pinfire, double action, numbered: "1058", calibre 12 mm; marked on the side of the frame: "Sistèma italiano"; cylinder tilting on the right provided with a spring mounted shield, stamped with Liege: "E L G" and "V" crowned; white polished finish; walnut plate stock; length 28,7 cm. Period, Belgium, Liege, around 1860/1870. Good condition. This revolver is the first barrel weapon falling on its side, the patent was registered in 1860. It was manufactured by BREUER in Liege.

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