Book Review: Systeme Lefaucheux
This video is a book review of "Systeme Lefaucheux" by Chris Curtis, focusing on the historical significance of the pinfire cartridge system. The book delves into the inventions of Casimir and Eugene Lefaucheux, military and commercial applications in Europe and America, pepperbox pistols, unique pinfire designs, and cartridge reloading. It also provides a valuable chapter on collecting, including proof marks. The reviewer emphasizes the book's importance for anyone seeking a comprehensive understanding of firearm history, highlighting the pinfire system's overlooked role prior to centerfire standardization.











