Mec, What is this thing

gmatov · January 25, 2006, 01:28 AM

Mec,

What is this thing?

Cheap, right now, but probably for a reason.

WHAT THE HELL IS IT? A Le Fauchaute (sp) A piece of crap? What?

Cheers,

George

johnrtse · January 25, 2006, 02:25 AM

George, These are French-design LEFAUCHEUX pinfire pistols that date from the mid-1800's. Some were also Belgian made. Believe it or not, they were the 4th most used pistol during the US Civil War. Many were purchased by the North and the South. From my research, The Civil War pistols tend to be 12 millimeter bore, mostly.

I believe that Civil War vintage models are quite under-valued, and can be bought for only a few hundred dollars (as compared to a few thousand dollars for a Colt, Remington, or Starr).

I am now trying to find a decently-priced model for my collection.

Here is a website with a lot more info:

http://armscollectors.com/mgs/french_part_1_of_3.htm

Hope this helps,

Polydorus · January 25, 2006, 07:20 AM

"Probably the most notable person to carry one was Stonewall Jackson." I'm guessing that would be a pretty good endorsement.

mec · January 25, 2006, 09:34 AM

Yep. What they said.
I semi-remember a magazine article a long while back where somebody figured out how to stick a pistol primer under the pin and reload the LeF.... cases.

Old Dragoon · January 25, 2006, 10:44 AM

I think Tinker2 reloads Pin fire shells. It was either him or George, but I"m pretty sure it was Tinker2.

tinker2 · January 25, 2006, 02:42 PM

Old Dragoon

Tinker2 tinkers with lots.
http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/...d.php?t=193405

Tinker2 lives in a rust tub.

gmatov · January 25, 2006, 03:19 PM

John,

Thank you, and thanks for the valuable link. Will likely spend a good bit of time reading, there.

Unless I posted a link elsewhere, how the heck did you see what I was asking about? Unless my link got deleted.

OD, sure wasn't THIS George reloading them. Would be curious to know how you COULD. Guess I'll have to ask Tinker2

And how are you feeling, Tinker?

Cheers,

George

johnrtse · January 25, 2006, 06:59 PM

Just a good guess George.

John

tinker2 · January 25, 2006, 09:16 PM

George

Quote:

“And how are you feeling, Tinker?”

Tinker2 is doing better then he deserves.

gmatov · January 25, 2006, 09:26 PM

Tinker2,

Great!

Cheers,

George

January 25, 2006, 01:28 AM	#1
gmatov Junior member Join Date: September 20, 2005 Posts: 346	Mec, What is this thing Mec, What is this thing? Cheap, right now, but probably for a reason. WHAT THE HELL IS IT? A Le Fauchaute (sp) A piece of crap? What? Cheers, George

January 25, 2006, 02:25 AM	#2
johnrtse Member Join Date: September 27, 2005 Location: New Ulm, Minnesota USA Posts: 24	George, These are French-design LEFAUCHEUX pinfire pistols that date from the mid-1800's. Some were also Belgian made. Believe it or not, they were the 4th most used pistol during the US Civil War. Many were purchased by the North and the South. From my research, The Civil War pistols tend to be 12 millimeter bore, mostly. I believe that Civil War vintage models are quite under-valued, and can be bought for only a few hundred dollars (as compared to a few thousand dollars for a Colt, Remington, or Starr). I am now trying to find a decently-priced model for my collection. Here is a website with a lot more info: http://armscollectors.com/mgs/french_part_1_of_3.htm Hope this helps, __________________ John

January 25, 2006, 06:59 PM	#8
johnrtse Member Join Date: September 27, 2005 Location: New Ulm, Minnesota USA Posts: 24	Just a good guess George. John __________________ John

January 25, 2006, 07:20 AM	#3
Polydorus Senior Member Join Date: October 5, 2005 Posts: 144	"Probably the most notable person to carry one was Stonewall Jackson." I'm guessing that would be a pretty good endorsement.

January 25, 2006, 09:34 AM	#4
mec Junior member Join Date: December 6, 2001 Posts: 1,536	Yep. What they said. I semi-remember a magazine article a long while back where somebody figured out how to stick a pistol primer under the pin and reload the LeF.... cases.

January 25, 2006, 10:44 AM	#5
Old Dragoon Senior Member Join Date: October 31, 2005 Location: The Republic of Californi Posts: 581	I think Tinker2 reloads Pin fire shells. It was either him or George, but I"m pretty sure it was Tinker2.

January 25, 2006, 02:42 PM	#6
tinker2 Senior Member Join Date: July 11, 2005 Location: Dakotas Posts: 144	Old Dragoon Tinker2 tinkers with lots. http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/...d.php?t=193405 Tinker2 lives in a rust tub.

January 25, 2006, 03:19 PM	#7
gmatov Junior member Join Date: September 20, 2005 Posts: 346	John, Thank you, and thanks for the valuable link. Will likely spend a good bit of time reading, there. Unless I posted a link elsewhere, how the heck did you see what I was asking about? Unless my link got deleted. OD, sure wasn't THIS George reloading them. Would be curious to know how you COULD. Guess I'll have to ask Tinker2 And how are you feeling, Tinker? Cheers, George

January 25, 2006, 09:26 PM	#10
gmatov Junior member Join Date: September 20, 2005 Posts: 346	Tinker2, Great! Cheers, George