Francotte Pinfire

Revolver [ 1820 ]

The well-made Francotte Pinfire revolver was designed by August Francotte out of Liege, Belgium.

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The Francotte Pinfire Revolver was Belgian in origin, work completed by the firm of A. Francotte a Liege. Auguste Francotte set up his Belgium gun concern in 1805 and preceded to make a stable of firearms of the highest construction and degree. Engraving was utilized throughout to help promote the high value of Francotte guns and much of the inherent detail could also be requested by customers.

The type was chambered for an 11mm cartridge and utilized a 5-shot rotating cylinder to complete the action. The cylinder lacked a bridge but centered along a cylindrical pin that extended out underneath the barrel. The pistol grip was adorned with wood furniture and a loop was installed along the base of the grip itself. The elegant hammer was very noticeable at the rear of the receiver while the curved trigger was set underneath the body within an oblong trigger ring. The barrel measured in at over 6 inches and was octagonal in nature, capped by a fixed front post sight.©MilitaryFactory.com

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Specifications

Francotte - Belgium
Manufacturer(s)

Belgium
Operators

1820
Service Year

Belgium
National Origin

PISTOL / SIDEARM
Compact design for close-quarters work or general self-defense.

225 mm
(8.86 inches)
Overall Length

155 mm
(6.10 inches)
Barrel Length

Revolving Cylinder
Action

11mm
Caliber(s)
May not represent an exhuastive list; Calibers may be model-specific dependent; Always consult official manufacturer sources.

5-round cylinder
Rounds

Front Fixed
Sights

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120 feet
(37 meters | 40 yards)
Max Effective Range

Francotte Pinfire - Base Series Designation

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Francotte Pinfire

Revolver [ 1820 ]

The well-made Francotte Pinfire revolver was designed by August Francotte out of Liege, Belgium.

Specifications