FRANCE, seconde moitié du XIXème siècle
Flobert-type rimfire pistol.
Octagonal barrel in nickel-plated steel. Smooth. Cal. 6 mm.
Nickel-plated steel trim, trigger guard with finger rest.
Long barrel plates in translucent blond horn.
Barrel length: 10.7 cm - Overall length: 18.7 cm.
A few scratches and minor wear, notably on the hammer crest; oxidation on the barrel.
In a brown wood, burl or rosewood veneered English-style case with brass cartouche on the lid, lined with chamois suede with accessory (cleaning rod and bullet box, empty).
Stains, scratches and knocks from use; lid warped.


Similar pistols were produced by LEPAGE MOUTHIER FAURE. However, ours has no signature.
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Lot no. 200

FRANCE, seconde moitié du XIXème siècle Flobert-type rimfire pistol. Octagonal barrel in nickel-plated steel. Smooth. Cal. 6 mm. Nickel-plated steel trim, trigger guard with finger rest. Long barrel plates in translucent blond horn. Barrel length: 10.7 cm - Overall length: 18.7 cm. A few scratches and minor wear, notably on the hammer crest; oxidation on the barrel. In a brown wood, burl or rosewood veneered English-style case with brass cartouche on the lid, lined with chamois suede with accessory (cleaning rod and bullet box, empty). Stains, scratches and knocks from use; lid warped. Similar pistols were produced by LEPAGE MOUTHIER FAURE. However, ours has no signature.

Estimate
€80 - €120
Result
€350
Buyer's premium
25%
FRANCE, seconde moitié du XIXème siècle Flobert-type rimfire pistol. Octagonal barrel in nickel-plated steel. Smooth. Cal. 6 mm. Nickel-plated steel trim, trigger guard with finger rest. Long barrel plates in translucent blond horn. Barrel length: 10.7 cm - Overall length: 18.7 cm. A few scratches and minor wear, notably on the hammer crest; oxidation on the barrel. In a brown wood, burl or rosewood veneered English-style case with brass cartouche on the lid, lined with chamois suede with accessory (cleaning rod and bullet box, empty). Stains, scratches and knocks from use; lid warped. Similar pistols were produced by LEPAGE MOUTHIER FAURE. However, ours has no signature.