This patent, issued to Casimir Lefaucheux, marks a significant milestone in the evolution of firearm technology, introducing a swivel-breech pistol that utilizes his revolutionary pinfire cartridge system, an innovation he had developed a decade earlier. This patent represents Lefaucheux's return to firearm innovation following a ten-year hiatus.
Casimir Lefaucheux's patent is a landmark in the history of firearms, representing a fusion of his innovative pinfire cartridge system with a practical and effective breech-loading mechanism. This design paved the way for subsequent developments in firearm technology and stands as a testament to Lefaucheux's expertise and creativity in gunmaking. The patent also marks a critical period in Lefaucheux's career, signaling his return to firearms innovation after a decade-long break.
