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[[File:French Pinfire Single Shot Pistol.jpg|thumb|right|400px|French pinfire break-action pistol of unknown manufacturer, circa 1870 - 15.2mm pinfire]] | [[File:French Pinfire Single Shot Pistol.jpg|thumb|right|400px|French pinfire break-action pistol of unknown manufacturer, circa 1870 - 15.2mm pinfire]] | ||
+ | [[File:Belgian Double Barrel Pinfire Pistol.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Pinfire double barreled pistol, Belgian manufacture - .58 caliber]] | ||
Pinfire cartridge, invented by Casimir Lefaucheux, quickly became popular in various types of firearms, including shotguns, revolvers, pepperbox revolvers and pistol. Pinfire pistols were simpler and cheaper than revolvers and found some usage as pocket, duelling and sporting guns. While produced by various manufacturers, they were commonly referred as Lefaucheux pistols. | Pinfire cartridge, invented by Casimir Lefaucheux, quickly became popular in various types of firearms, including shotguns, revolvers, pepperbox revolvers and pistol. Pinfire pistols were simpler and cheaper than revolvers and found some usage as pocket, duelling and sporting guns. While produced by various manufacturers, they were commonly referred as Lefaucheux pistols. |
Revision as of 17:33, 14 March 2020
Pinfire cartridge, invented by Casimir Lefaucheux, quickly became popular in various types of firearms, including shotguns, revolvers, pepperbox revolvers and pistol. Pinfire pistols were simpler and cheaper than revolvers and found some usage as pocket, duelling and sporting guns. While produced by various manufacturers, they were commonly referred as Lefaucheux pistols.
Specifications
(19th Century)
Type: Pistol
Caliber: Various
Capacity: 1 or 2 (double barreled)
Fire Modes: Single Shot
The Pinfire Pistol and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Film
Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
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The Count of Monte Cristo | Seen on Fernand de Morcerf's table | 1954 |
Television
Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
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North and South | Patrick Swayze | Orry Main | Double barreled | 1985 |
A hoodlum |