“GAULOIS” automatic repeating pistol No. 1, silver, with purple holster - France - 19th century

“GAULOIS” N°1 automatic repeating pistol, silver, with purple holster
France 19th century.
Steel and ebonite
Length: 13cm – Caliber 8mm

Round barrel, rifled; brass handlebars. Marked on the top GAULOIS.
Bronzed carcass, marked on the top: N°1 - Cal.8mm. As well as the brand of MANUFACTURE D’ARMES et CYCLES de SAINT-ETIENNE. The left side has the letters S, F and D circled.
Marbled breech. Checkered ebonite handle.
The number 23463 is found on the interior side of the carcass and the cover plate, with the initials S and F.

New condition.


Purple leather case with two compartments opening at each end. On one side for the pistol and the other for storing ammunition; sewing with red thread.
The mark of MANUFACTURE D'ARMES et CYCLES de SAINT-ETIENNE is embossed and gilded. The interior bears the JEAN LAJUGIE Ingénieur marking.

Invention Etienne MIMARD and Pierre BLACHON founders of the French Manufacture of Arms and Cycles of Saint-Etienne.

Ref. : 1859

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This collector's weapon is, according to article L311-2 of the Internal Security Code, classified as collector's weapon, category D. Its acquisition and possession are free. We remind you that their sale is prohibited to minors.