France, Third Republic (1870-1940). - Lot 226

France, Third Republic (1870-1940). LE GAULOIS N° 2" semi-automatic centerfire pocket pistol, circa 1900. Cal. 8 mm. Serial no. 7321. All metal parts in original nickel-plated finish, worn and oxidized in places. Manufacture Française des Armes et Cycles de Saint-Étienne" stamped on top of frame. The sliding loading door is stamped "Nr. 2". The thunderhead is marked "CAL. 8 m/m". The top of the barrel is stamped "LE GAULOIS" with the Manufacture de St Étienne hallmark. The pusher handle is complete with its black squared ebonite plate. Safety on the left side of the frame. Five-round magazine. Functional mechanism. Inside of barrel clean with good rifling. Complete. 13 x 6 x 1.5 cm (barrel 4 cm). (the ebonite plate on the pusher handle is damaged, glued back together in the old days with a small chip, fairly good condition). Weapon classified in category "D" of decree no. 2023-557 of July 3, 2023, free to acquire and hold.