Dumonthier Pinfire Revolver with Folding Blade

Published on March 30, 2024
Duration: 0:46

This guide details the operation of the folding blade mechanism on a Dumonthier Pinfire Revolver. Expert instruction covers deploying and retracting the blade, highlighting its unique design and the internal flat spring and ejector system. The video showcases detailed engraving and acknowledges College Hill Arsenal for access to this rare firearm.

Quick Summary

The Dumonthier Pinfire Revolver with Folding Blade operates via a single-action pseudo LeFaucheux mechanism. Its unique folding blade deploys with pressure and retracts by pressing a screw-button. Internally, it features a large flat spring and a hidden ejector, with the blade itself intricately decorated and engraved with the 'DUMONTHIER' name.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Dumonthier Pinfire Revolver Introduction
  2. 00:07Revolver Mechanism Overview
  3. 00:14Detailed Folding Blade Design
  4. 00:21Deploying the Blade Mechanism
  5. 00:29Retracting the Blade Mechanism
  6. 00:35Internal Mechanisms and Ejector
  7. 00:40Acknowledgments

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the folding blade on the Dumonthier Pinfire Revolver deployed and retracted?

The folding blade is deployed by applying pressure to its mechanism, causing it to snap into place. To retract it, a specific screw-button must be pressed, allowing the blade to flip back into its stored position.

What type of action does the Dumonthier Pinfire Revolver with Folding Blade utilize?

This Dumonthier revolver features a single-action pseudo LeFaucheux mechanism. While it shares similarities with the LeFaucheux design, its internal lockwork is noted to be different from a typical LeFaucheux revolver.

What are the notable features of the Dumonthier Pinfire Revolver's folding blade?

The folding blade is described as wonderfully etched and decorated with laurels. The name 'DUMONTHIER' is also engraved directly onto the blade itself, highlighting its unique aesthetic and maker's mark.

What internal mechanisms are involved in the Dumonthier Pinfire Revolver's folding blade system?

The mechanism for the folding blade is relatively simple, relying on a large flat spring. Additionally, an ejector is cleverly hidden within the assembly, contributing to the firearm's functional complexity.

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