Lot Essay
For pistols of this type see Lewis Winant, Firearms Curiosa, p. 82, plate 74
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STAMPED MANUFACTURE FRANAISE, ARMES ET CYCLES, SAINT ETIENNE, LATE 19TH CENTURY
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An 8mm. C.F. Gaulois Five-Shot Palm-Pistol
Stamped Manufacture Franaise, Armes et Cycles, Saint Etienne, late 19th Century
With blued barrel and action, the former stamped 'Gaulois' and with a maker's mark, the latter roll engraved with a floral pattern, safety-catch on the left side, sprung case-hardened palm-operated plunger with wooden base-plate (repaired), and some original finish
5in. (13.3cm.)
Stamped Manufacture Franaise, Armes et Cycles, Saint Etienne, late 19th Century
With blued barrel and action, the former stamped 'Gaulois' and with a maker's mark, the latter roll engraved with a floral pattern, safety-catch on the left side, sprung case-hardened palm-operated plunger with wooden base-plate (repaired), and some original finish
5in. (13.3cm.)