“GAULOIS” automatic repeating pistol No. 2, silver, with tan leather sheath - France - 19th century

Automatic repeating pistol “GAULOIS” No. 2, silver, with tan leather sheath
France 19th century
Steel and ivory
Length: 13cm – Caliber 8mm

Round, rifled barrel, numbered on the underside 4438; brass handlebars. Marked on the top GAULOIS. Engraved and silver finish
Silver casing -, mechanically engraved, marked on top: Cal.8mm. As well as the brand of MANUFACTURE D’ARMES et CYCLES de SAINT-ETIENNE. The left side is marked SAFETY – FIRE – UNLOADING AND DISASSEMBLY; and on the right side MANUFACTURE FRANCAISE D'ARMES DE SAINT-ETIENNE.
Marbled breech. Ivory handle, with the number 3419 (crack and small missing).
The number 4438 is found on the interior side of the carcass and the cover plate, with the initials P and T.

Good state of conservation.


Tan leather case with two compartments opening at each end. On one side for the pistol and the other for storing ammunition.
The mark of MANUFACTURE D'ARMES et CYCLES de SAINT-ETIENNE is embossed and gilded.

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

Ref. : 1522

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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.