The Perrin Revolving Carbine, a rare 19th-century firearm, evolved from an 1859 double-action-only revolver to an 1865 single-action carbine. It utilized an advanced 11mm/12mm Perrin centerfire cartridge with a thick rim and heeled bullet. Despite its innovative design, including a bayonet lug and adjustable sights, it was rejected by French military trials due to insufficient range and high cost compared to contemporary bolt-action rifles.
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