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2nd March 2012, 06:06 AM
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Confirm that this is a pinfire revolver with the cal of (likely) 5mm. The clearing rod is missing, but easy to make a replacement. The Crowned "R" is a Belgian proof mark.
The pinfire system came into being around 1851 but had a very short life as the central(center) fire cartridge came into wide use very soon after. Pinfire was also used in sporting rifles and shotguns. Regards Stu |
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