France, 2nd Empire (1852-1870). - Lot 208

France, 2nd Empire (1852-1870). Salon system Flobert pistol signed "Coirier Boulevard des Italiens n°4 Paris", in case. Cal. 5.5 bosquette. All metal parts in nickel-plated steel, worn in places. Octagonal barrel with sight and rear sight, marked on the upper side in Gothic script "Coirier Boulevard des Italiens n°4 Paris". Cut-out steel trigger guard with finger rest, engraved with scrolls and plant motifs. Renaissance-style ebony stock carved with acanthus leaves and pointed steel cap, engraved with en suite decoration. Functional mechanism with two clear, play-free cocking notches. Clean inside barrel. 37 cm (barrel 23 cm). Presented in a blackened wooden case, the interior mounted in the French style, compartmentalized and lined with purple velvet. The case is brass-hinged, and the lid bears a brass escutcheon with no inscription, edged with inlaid brass fillets. It closes with a single-point brass lock, with original key present. The cassette case is complete with accessories, including cleaning rod and bullet box, and a screwdriver with horn handle. Case: 42.5 x 16.5 x 7 cm. (Minor wear and tear, patina of age. Good condition).