Algemeen Handelsblad, July 20th, 1858:
The French government has tested French, American and English revolvers resulting in a preference for the gun made by E. Lefaucheux.Consequently the naval ministry has made an agreement with Mr. E. Lefaucheux for the delivery of revolvers with „six barrels” for the French Navy.
Algemeen Handelsblad, September 8th, 1866:
The French government has ordered 2000 Lefaucheux revolvers but the manufacturer isn’t able to deliver these guns within the time set.Mr. Lefaucheux has agreed that the revolvers will be produced in St. Etienne instead against a compensation of about 50,000 Frs.
Middelburgse Courant, June 6th, 1869:
During riots in Paris police could prevent the looting of Mr. Lefaucheux’ gun shop in the rue Vivienne.
Bredasche Courant, February 2nd, 1870:
During riots in Paris a judge was bayoneted and a policeman shot. Around midnight the gun shop owned by Lefaucheux was looted resulting in the theft of 40 rifles and 300 revolvers.
Het nieuws van den dag voor Nederlansch-Indië, August 19th, 1927:
In this article someone is complaining about the taxation on gun-registration.
Tilburgsche Courant, February 2nd, 1895:
In Merxem (Belgium) a gardener named Louis Berckmans shot a swan with a wingspan of two meters using an ordinary Lefaucheux rifle Nr. 16.
Het nieuws van den dag, December 14th, 1905:
A funny story about a wife shooting her husband with a 9 mm Lefaucheux revolver but missing her target by four feet.
