Original Belgian-made French Officer's Revolver by A. Francotte converted to .22 - Circa 1870 Untouched Antique Guns with a heavy 19 1/2

with a heavy 19 1/2 inch sawback blade

this is what was used in the coal mines in the late 1800's and right up to WW1 and also used for trench illumination

indicating production late 1864

Genuine examples

Original Belgian-made French Officer's Revolver by A. Francotte converted to .22 - Circa 1870 Untouched Antique Guns with a heavy 19 1/2Original Item: Only One Available. This is a really cute revolver, full size originally being in 11mm. It is marked on the side of the barrel A. FRANCOTTE A LIGE indicating manufacture by the famous Belgian gunmaker Auguste Francotte, who was based in Lige, the famous gunmaking city of Belgium. The frame, barrel and cylinder bear Francotte's Crown over AF trademark. The city produced large quantities of firearms for the French Officer private purchase