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Model 1870 Navy (Navy Contract)

This 6-shot solid-frame fixed-cylinder revolver uses a mechanical ejection system. Chambered for the 11mm cartridge and fitted with a 4.7" round barrel. Smooth wooden grips with lanyard loop. Adopted by the French navy in 1870 and remained in service until 1900. Built by the French firm “LEFAUCHEUX” in Paris. Marked “E LEFAUCHEUX” on the top of the frame, and on the right side “BVT. S.G.D.G. PARIS” with a naval anchor on the butt cap of the grip. This revolver was the first centerfire handgun to be adopted by any nation’s military. About 6,000 revolvers were built under contract.

A modified version of this pistol was built by the French arsenal at St. Etienne (MAS) designated the Model 1870N. About 4,000 of these revolvers were produced and are marked, “MODEL 1870” on the top strap and “MODIFIE N” on the right side of the sighting groove. The military arsenal proof of MAS is on the cylinder and the underside of the barrel.