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LEON CROTTET, Pair of 1:2 scale revolvers 1872/1878160395

 

LEON CROTTET, Switzerland, a rare pair of 1:2 scale miniature revolvers of the Swiss army model 1872/1878, caliber 5.2mm CF

A RARE PAIR OF 1:2 SCALE MINIATURE REVOLVERS OF THE SWISS ARMY MODEL 1872/1878, BOTH NUMBERED 2/5, FULLY FUNCTIONAL WITH 24 ROUNDS AND CLEANING TOOLS

 

3-inch octagonal barrels with bead sight, the solid frames, loading ports and extractor rods each signed in miniature "Pirlot Frères à Liège". The barrels discreetly signed "Leon Crottet, 1978, Switzerland", Chequered walnut grip panels with catch strap loops, all original finishes preserved, in walnut case.

 

Swiss Ordonnanzrevolver 1872/78
The Model 1872 revolver (Ordonnanzrevolver 1872 or revolver d'ordonnance modèle 1872) was the service sidearm of the Swiss Army. It was later refined to the Model 1872/78 revolver. Approximately 600 were manufactured in Belgium by Pirlot Frères.
In 1878 the Swiss adopted the 10.4mm centerfire for their new Model 1878 revolver and most of their 1872 revolvers were adapted to this cartridge and named the 1872/78 model. They operated in both single action and double action, with empty cartridges individually ejected by an ejector rod.

 

The Swiss Army Revolver 1878, which serves as a size comparison in some pictures, is not included in the price.
 

Price	CHF 28500.00
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