Fine Modern & Antique Arms - June 2021 : Sale A0621 Lot 808
MANUFRANCE, ST. ETIENNE A CASED 8mm (PALM) SQUEEZE-FIRED POCKET-PISTOL, MODEL MITRAILLEUSE, serial no. 1373,

Product Details

MANUFRANCE, ST. ETIENNE
A CASED 8mm (PALM) SQUEEZE-FIRED POCKET-PISTOL, MODEL 'MITRAILLEUSE', serial no. 1373,
circa 1880, with roll engraved nickel-plated 2 1/8in. barrel, raised sighting rib with bead fore-sight and marked 'MITRAILLEUSE', sliding dust-cover for breech, roll engraved receiver top and sides, the right hand side marked 'MANUFACTURE FRANCAISE D'ARMES DE ST. ETIENNE', the left with three position selector and instructions 'SURETE', 'FEU' and 'DECHARGEMENT ET DEMONTAGE' and chequered bakelite grip-piece to the squeeze-bar, much plated finish remaining and complete with its original moulded leather 'cigar case' storage case



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Estimate £800-1,200

Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament