DEVISME Jean-Louis François
Devisme
model 1860 percussion revolver (internal hammer), civilian pocket model.
Caliber:
7 mm
4 grooves
on the right
6 shots
Black
bronze finish
Trimmings
engraved with scrolls
Markings:
on the cap "Devisme Bte"
On the
cylinder an oval with the crowned initials DV
On the
frame an oval with crowned DV and the serial number 1813
PS: I am
also attaching a photo for comparison with a first type Devisme (1855) with
external hammer (for military use). The latter bears an AF marking for Auguste
Francotte and is therefore a subcontracted part.
Gribeauval
DEVISME Jean-Louis François
A rather nice Devisme 1860 (with internal hammer) “rejuvenated” by me (saved from the beginning of rust).
Caliber 12 mm
Length 330 mm
Barrel length 160 mm
Weight 1100 gr
Cylinder 44 mm
Markings:
Devisme in Paris (on the upper band)
Devisme bte 1285 (to the right of the frame, in front of the cylinder)
DV crowned in an oval on the lower band of the frame
2 unreadable punches on the cylinder.
More interesting, a view comparing an 1855 from the very first production (with external hammer) and the 1860 with internal hammer.
Significant differences in the shape of the front of the frame and the characteristics of the mechanism.
Gribeauval
DEVISME Jean-Louis François
A nice
and rare Devisme Mod. 1860 in pocket version (more comparison)
Weight
450 gr
Length
230 mm
Barrel
105 mm
Caliber 7
mm
6 shots
4 grooves
on right
System
“caps and balls”
Black
bronzed finish
Plates,
breech and barrel decorated with plant motifs
Markings:
On the cap “Devisme Bte” / On the cylinder and on the right side in an oval “DV”
crowned + 1813 (serial number).
Gribeauval
