France, Second Empire (1852-1870). - Lot 132

Lot n° 132
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France, Second Empire (1852-1870). - Lot 132
France, Second Empire (1852-1870). JAVELLE system pinfire pistol, small model, circa 1860, in case. Cal. 7 mm. 6 shots. Serial no. 019. All metal parts re-bronzed old and lightened in places. Open and tilting frame with key to open and lock the barrel from the side. Octagonal barrel with rear sight. Smooth cylinder with punch of St Etienne. The hammer in white polished steel, finely squared. The bottom of the frame is marked "Javelle M. St Etienne Bte S.G.D.G". Smooth stock in black ebonite with bronzed steel cap. Functional single and double action mechanism with two clear cocking notches. Inside of the barrel very clean "mirror". Complete. 19,5 cm (barrel 8,5 cm). (very good condition). It is presented in its burr walnut cassette case, the interior compartmentalized and lined with blue velvet. It has a lateral brass carrying handle. The top of the lid originally had a brass plate (location). It closes with a brass lock, the key present. It comes with a tinned iron box containing twelve 7mm pinfire cartridges (damaged, lead bullets disintegrating). (wear of use, rather good state of conservation). Box: 24 x 14,5 x 6 cm.
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