A broader mission for The Lefaucheux Museum
The museum is expanding from a Lefaucheux-family focus into a wider history of the early cartridge age.
Museum News and Updates
Follow new acquisitions, exhibitions, publications, research projects, videos, and other developments at the Lefaucheux Museum. This section also shares discoveries made while documenting the collection, progress on continuing investigations, and announcements about newly available museum content.
Jules Verne’s Pauly Rifle + a New Pauly Pistol Video
Dear Friends and Supporters of the Lefaucheux Legacy, While revisiting Jules Verne’s Aventures de trois Russes et de trois Anglais dans l’Afrique australe (1872), I stumbled on a wonderful arms-history cameo. Early in the story, Sir John Murray presents Mokoum…
New video: The 1835 Lefaucheux Report on obturation, and the rise of the modern cartridge
Dear Friends of The Lefaucheux Museum, We’ve just published a new video examining an original copy of the March 1835 Bulletin de la Société d’Encouragement pour l’Industrie Nationale, one of the most important contemporary documents in the history of early…
We’ve Made It Through Our First Year. Let’s Celebrate with a Historical Discovery!
Dear Friends of The Lefaucheux Museum, As we mark the one-year anniversary of The Lefaucheux Museum, we’re filled with immense gratitude for your continued support and enthusiasm. From our first digital exhibit to our latest research breakthroughs, this past year…
The Lefaucheux Museum Newsletter – September 2024
Dear Friends and Supporters, We are thrilled to share a milestone moment with you: The Lefaucheux Museum is proud to announce the release of our very first museum-affiliated publication, USA & Pinfire: A Monograph by Aaron Newcomer. This detailed exploration…
The Lefaucheux Museum Newsletter – June 2024
Welcome, Friends and Supporters of the Lefaucheux Legacy, It’s with great excitement that we mark the successful completion of our first month at The Lefaucheux Museum! Your enthusiasm and generous contributions are vital in our mission to preserve and celebrate…
From Innovation to Legacy: Charting the Course of the Lefaucheux Museum
Greetings to the Lefaucheux Enthusiasts, As we edge closer to the grand unveiling of The Lefaucheux Museum, our digital corridors are echoing with the sounds of history. With a Texas non-profit status freshly inked and the IRS 501(c)(3) designation on…
Foundations and Futures: Unveiling The Lefaucheux Museum’s Digital Domain and Non-Profit Journey
I hope this message finds you well and eager for the latest news from the heart of history and innovation. Today, I’m thrilled to bring you the inaugural issue of Museum Dispatches, your window into the unfolding story of The…