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Percussion PISTOL signed DURAFOUR NEVEU
Saint-Etienne, France
19th century
Steel, wood, silver, brass
Overall length: 33 cm - Barrel length: 18.7 cm
Cal. 17 mm
Smooth octagonal barrel, white polished; half-moon front sight. Breechblock with V-shaped rear sight and engine-turned screw.
Rear lock signed: "DURAFOUR neveu à St. Etienne".
Crested hammer and guilloche screw.
Breech-mounted chimney with fireguard.
All iron fittings.
Walnut frame with short barrel, checkered grip, carved beaded cap.
Egg-shaped cap nail. Shoot piece in silver shield and rosettes.
Nailhead ramrod
Very good condition.
Reference : 4780
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
According to article L311-2 of the French Code de la sécurité intérieure, this collector's weapon is classified in category D. It is free to acquire and hold. We remind you that their sale is forbidden to minors.
Ref: YS9934JJT8