PRESCRIPTION REVOLVER 1873, SIX-SHOT, CALIBER 11 MM 73. Round barrel with thunder flats, marked "Mle 1873 M S 1877" (M refrappé postérieure). Serial number G44019 f L Carcass "Mre d'Armes St Etienne". Cap stamped with "A" and naval anchor. A.B.E. Revolver intended for the army (according to its serial number), and probably used for civilian purposes.

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