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Automatic repeating pistol “GAULOIS” No. 2
France 19th century
Steel and ebonite
Length: 13cm – Caliber 8mm
Round barrel, rifled, mirrored, numbered on the underside 16620; brass handlebars. Marked on the top GAULOIS. Blued finish
Carcass blued and mechanically engraved with an ornamental decoration, marked on the top: N°2 and 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. Black checkered ebonite handle, with the number 8558 and the letter R.
The number 16620 is found on the interior side of the carcass and the cover plate.
Very good state of conservation.
Invention Etienne MIMARD and Pierre BLACHON founders of the French Manufacture of Arms and Cycles of Saint-Etienne.
Ref. : 4798
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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.
Ref: FM95123GAB