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PRESENTATION ST. ETIENNE MODEL 1892 DA REVOLVER.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 800.00 USD
PRESENTATION ST. ETIENNE MODEL 1892 DA REVOLVER.
Cal. 8mm. NSN. Bbl. 4 5/8" oct. w/ model on 1 flat & mfg. date 1908 on another. All standard French markings & proofs along w/ "2" on left side of hammer. Special left grip having silver oval inlaid w/in uncheckered border stating "3e PRIX 1909 / OFFERT A. BROUILLET (in banner) / PARleMINISTREdelaGUERRE". Additionally, bottom of trigger guard has script engraved "A.B.". CONDITION: generally fair to good appearance w/ light pitting on front left half of bbl. & by left hump at rear of frame plus sm. spot on top strap. Scattered areas of peppery oxidation throughout & an overall patina appearance. In the white areas of hammer are gray toned. Fair bore w/ wear & even light pitting. Silver inlay lightly tarnished plus faint marks. Hand worn grips. Missing ejector rod head. (20-1601/NW). CURIO. $500-800.