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CIGAR CASED FRENCH GAULOIS 8MM PALM PISTOL

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:900.00 USD Estimated At:1,800.00 - 3,800.00 USD
CIGAR CASED FRENCH GAULOIS 8MM PALM PISTOL
SERIAL NUMBER 11444 BARREL 2" CALIBER 8MM CENTER FIRE MANUFACTURED CIRCA 1890. Blue finished with etched blue finished frame. Barrel marked "GAULOIS" Chamber top marked "CAL, 8mm" No 2" Case colored squeezer mechanism with black bakalite grip panel. Matching numbers internal with internal fixed 5 round magazine. Left side has toggling safety.. Top has sliding dust cover to prevent debris and dirt from entering mechanism. Pistol is housed in "Cigar" folding case with brown fur exterior and gold crown and script "M". CONDITION, Very fine with excellent bore and properly operating action. Pistol retains most all blue finish and retains vivid case colors. Case is very fine with slight edge wear to exterior fur. Clasp and frame are very good and functional. A unique pistol and case from a bygone era. ANTIQUE