Original Civil War Era French Pidault & Cordier Model RAPHAEL 11mm Centerfire Revolver Field Gear British military likely Naval with

British military likely Naval with the second knuckle bows removed for ease of storage and access aboard a Man-o-War

It participated in the Central Pacific

I visited with him in the hospital and then met him again when he returned from the States

The blade on this example was hand forged at Seki arsenal

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Original Civil War Era French Pidault & Cordier Model RAPHAEL 11mm Centerfire Revolver Field Gear British military likely Naval withOriginal Item. Only One Available. One of the earliest CENTER FIRE Revolvers known, Patented May 29th 1860. Approximately 1000 units were purchased by the U. S. Federal Government, with others being "private purchased" by serving Union Officers. These 6 shot 11mm (. 42 Caliber) Center fire revolvers were the latest thing! Never bearing any markings other than a serial number, these were not easy to load, especially in the field, and as a result are