Automatic repeating pistol called "GAULOIS" No. 3, with leather case - France - 19th century

Automatic repeating pistol called "GAULOIS" No. 3, with leather case
France
19th century
Steel and ambrosia
Long. total: 13; Long. barrel: 4.2 cm
Caliber: 8 mm

Round, rifled, mirror-like barrel; steel front sight; marked on top "GAULOIS" and monogrammed "MF"; on the underside is found the serial number "5394".
Nickel-plated steel frame, chased with scrollwork, marked on the right side "MANUFACTURE FRANCAISE SAINT-ETIENNE", "ARMES ET CYCLES" in two respective circles; on the left side are "SURETÉ", "FEU" and "DÉCHARGEMENT ET DÉMONTAGE" each in respective cartouches; and engraved on the top "N°3 Cal.8 mm".
Handle made of marbled ambrosia.
The serial number "5394" can be found on the inside of the frame and the cover plate.
Control punches.

Tan leather case with two compartments opening at each end. One side for the pistol and the other for storing ammunition.

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

Ref.: 6859

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