FRANCE, Third Republic (1870-1940), last quarter of the 19th century 2/ Manufacture d'Armes de Saint Étienne. Revolver, centerfire, single and double action, six-shot, model 1873. Closed frame, signed. Round barrel, then square, then round. Wide rifling. Cal. 11 mm. Dated "S. 1878". Six-chamber cylinder with right side port. Walnut checkered stock with cap ring. Parts with the same serial number "G 79372" and hallmarks. Barrel length: 11.4 cm - Overall length: 23.5 cm. As is; wear, scratches, minor bumps; one black stained plate; old oxidation, even corrosion pitting; rear of frame above stock to be tightened. Category D2. With leather holster, damaged.