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Lot 1117: Manufrance Gaulois No. 1 Palm Pistol with Box

Manufacture Francaise d'Armes et Cycles de St. Etienne Gaulois No. 1 Palm Pistol with Rare Box

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 18, 2024

Lot 1117: Manufrance Gaulois No. 1 Palm Pistol with Box

Manufacture Francaise d'Armes et Cycles de St. Etienne Gaulois No. 1 Palm Pistol with Rare Box

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 18, 2024

Estimated Price: $3,500 - $4,750
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Manufacture Francaise d'Armes et Cycles de St. Etienne Gaulois No. 1 Palm Pistol with Rare Box

Manufacturer: Manufrance
Model: Gaulois No. 1
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 8 mm
Barrel: 2 1/4 inch solid rib
Finish: blue
Grip: hard rubber
Stock:
Item Views: 1599
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 96
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

"Manufrance" manufactured these distinctive "squeezer" pistols c. 1893-1912. These pistols were initially called the Mitrailleuse (from "Grapeshot") from 1893 to approximately 1895 before being re-branded as the Le Gaulois (native people of France as in the Gauls). This Gaulois has the manufacturer mark on the rear of the frame at the top, "Cal." and "8m/m" at the front, and the Manufrance logo along with "GAULOIS" on the barrel. The left side of the action has the three position selector switch. Matching serial numbers are on the barrel, frame, and side plate. The trigger mechanism has a mottled red and black pad with checkering and "R/3362" marked on the left. The barrel has a round post front sight, and the dust cover and front of the frame are serrated. It comes with a non-matching factory box with a fitted interior for the pistol, a cleaning brush (absent), and the bright green cartridge box white label for 25 cartridges (empty). The box has a reproduction lid with picture label.

Rating Definition:

Very fine overall with 70% original finish, light oxidation, and mild overall wear. Mechanically fine.



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