Original Belgian-made French Officer's Revolver by A. Francotte converted to .22 - Circa 1870 British Military Maps a features a straight bolt

a features a straight bolt handle and an outer steel liner for the barrel

utilizing a most interesting blade almost certainly from the 1600s

Dating from the time of Queen Victoria (1837-1901)

45 ACP Barrel made from original Schematics

Original Belgian-made French Officer's Revolver by A. Francotte converted to .22 - Circa 1870 British Military Maps a features a straight boltOriginal 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