Some of the most beautiful work of this craftsman, and many others, are in this book “Liège Gunmakers through their Work. 1800 - 1950”.
For more detail see: LIEGE GUNMAKERS
Breuer Eugène
The patent for this weapon was filed in Belgium on
03/10/1865 by E. Breuer.
But in
fact this weapon was invented by Alexandre Guerriero and constitutes an
"improvement" of the Lefaucheux system.
He entrusted
Breuer
with the manufacture of the weapon, so it can be assumed that he gave him
permission to file the patent in his name.
Alexandre
Guerriero being Italian, this weapon will be called "Italian revolver".
The drop
barrel system and the hinged rear part is particularly ingenious.
But the
French authorities see too much inconvenience in this and, despite the interest,
this weapon will not be chosen for the army.
