Lepage-Moutier grand et moyen Modèle 1858 2nd Type revolvers
Manufactured by Lepage-Moutier in Paris c.Second French Empire for Général Anatole de Montesquiou-Fezensac.
11~12mm centerfire grand modèle, 9mm centerfire moyen modèle. Works with a break/swing out action making the entire front of the gun swivel on the left of the frame, with a large side-mounted ejector lever.
Reminder that 19th century French firearms are gorgeous.
Lepage-Moutier grand modèle 1858 revolver
Manufactured by Lepage Moutier in Paris, France c.1858~1860′s.
12mm proprietary centerfire cartridge, six-round cylinder, the front of the gun swings out to allow reloading.
Early pistol cartridges are stubby.
Lepage-Moutier grand modèle 1858 revolver
Manufactured by Lepage Moutier in Paris, France c.1858~1860′s.
12mm proprietary centerfire cartridge, six-round cylinder, the front of the gun swings out to allow reloading.
Early pistol cartridges are stubby.