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A Real Hand Cannon

.577 5-Shot Francotte-Counet with Pryse-Type locking levers on both sides of the action. It is believed that the 3740 is the model number of Francotte and 5144 is the serial number. This gun is capable of slinging a .600 diameter 457 grain hollow base bullet at 680 fps and only takes 42.5 grains of GOEX FFF to do it! This gun is believed to have been carried about 1900 by the boss on the mail/freight line between Colonia and San Jose, Uruguay. Needless to say - no one ever attempted to rob that particular freight line!
Overall View of The Hand Cannon and Cartridges
Overall View of "The Hand Cannon" and Cartridges		 Overall View of Left Side
Overall View of Left Side		 Overall View of Right Side
Overall View of Right Side		 Detail of Frame and Brevet-Counet Markings
Detail of Frame and Brevet-Counet Markings		 Detail of Pryse-Type Locking Levers
Detail of Pryse-Type Locking Levers		 Ready for Business
Ready for Business
Detail of Recoil Shield and Face Plate
Detail of Recoil Shield and Face Plate		 Detail of Star Extractor
Detail of Star Extractor		 Faceplate Detail
Faceplate Detail		 Comparison of .577 and .38 Special
Comparison of .577 and .38 Special		 Muzzle and Cartridge
Muzzle and Cartridge		 .38 Special and Muzzle
.38 Special and Muzzle
Cylinder and Pryse-Type Barrel Locking Assembly
Cylinder and Pryse-Type Barrel Locking Assembly		 Detail of Cylinder With One Round Chambered
Detail of Cylinder With One Round Chambered		 Overal View of Gun and Cartridge
Overal View of Gun and Cartridge		 Rear View of Revolver Showing Pryse-Type Locking Assembly
Rear View of Revolver Showing Pryse-Type Locking Assembly		 Pistol Grip Cap And Lanyard Loop Detail
Pistol Grip Cap And Lanyard Loop Detail		 Pistol Grip Checkering Detail
Pistol Grip Checkering Detail

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Guest 19-Aug-2012 19:18
hey guys i too am looking to buy a .577 revolver they are incredible
anyleads?
Mark Cooper 10-Jul-2012 18:19
I just came across the great photos of the interesting 577 revolver. I, too, have a 577 revolver and am trying to come up with the recipe for ammo. Obviously, the owner of the pictured revolver has worked that out. I would very much like to hear from the owner of that revolver regarding the making of 577 ammo. Thank you.
Mark Cooper 10-Jul-2012 18:19
I just came across the great photos of the interesting 577 revolver. I, too, have a 577 revolver and am trying to come up with the recipe for ammo. Obviously, the owner of the pictured revolver has worked that out. I would very much like to hear from the owner of that revolver regarding the making of 577 ammo. Thank you.
Mark Cooper 10-Jul-2012 17:30
I just came across the great photos of the interesting 577 revolver. I, too, have a 577 revolver and am trying to come up with the recipe for ammo. Obviously, the owner of the pictured revolver has worked that out. I would very much like to hear from the owner of that revolver regarding the making of 577 ammo. Thank you.
mike nelson 30-Nov-2008 18:12
Please advise if this revolver is for sale ... advise price and location, buyer is a registered collector Thanks Mike
mike nelson 29-Nov-2008 04:28
Is this for sale ?
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