Lot Essay
See footnote to lot 90
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STAMPED MANUFACTURE FRANAISE D'ARMES DE ST. ETIENNE, NO. 1373, LATE 19TH CENTURY
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A Cased 8mm. C.F. Gaulois Five-Shot Palm-Pistol
Stamped Manufacture Franaise d'Armes de St. Etienne, No. 1373, late 19th Century
With nickel-plated barrel and action each roll engraved with running designs of flowers and foliage (some flaking), the former stamped 'Mitrailleuse', safety-catch on the left side, and sprung plunger with chequered base-plate: in original leather 'cigar' case
5.1/8in. (13cm.)
Stamped Manufacture Franaise d'Armes de St. Etienne, No. 1373, late 19th Century
With nickel-plated barrel and action each roll engraved with running designs of flowers and foliage (some flaking), the former stamped 'Mitrailleuse', safety-catch on the left side, and sprung plunger with chequered base-plate: in original leather 'cigar' case
5.1/8in. (13cm.)