Some of the most beautiful work of this craftsman are in this book “The Francotte Dynasty”.
For more detail see: The Francotte Dynasty
Auguste FRANCOTTE - Devisme
Auguste FRANCOTTE - Devisme
Peperbox Devisme-FRANCOTTE (patent No. 48735 of 4/3/1861)
First type with grooved cylinder and "ball" hammer.
Closed frame locked by a latch tilting from right to left.
6 strokes in double action and retractable trigger.
Calibre 7 mm (black powder ammunition, casing 14.7 mm, bullet diameter 7.25 mm)
Dimensions : 148 mm, cylinder 45 mm Weight 510 gr
Ejection rod screwed into the cap
Barrel chambers rifled (1 stripe)
Back sight and grain of barley
Markings:
-Devisme à Paris on the top of the frame
-N° 14432 inside the frame
- C at the back of the shield.
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