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Lot 70: Exhibition Quality Gold Inlaid Gaulois Palm Pistol

Exhibition Quality Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Manufacture Francaise d'Armes et Cycles de St. Etienne Gaulois Palm Pistol with Purse Holster

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 2, 2025

Lot 70: Exhibition Quality Gold Inlaid Gaulois Palm Pistol

Exhibition Quality Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Manufacture Francaise d'Armes et Cycles de St. Etienne Gaulois Palm Pistol with Purse Holster

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 2, 2025

Estimated Price: $5,000 - $7,000
Price Realized:
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Exhibition Quality Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Manufacture Francaise d'Armes et Cycles de St. Etienne Gaulois Palm Pistol with Purse Holster

Manufacturer: Manufacture d'armes de Saint-Étienne
Model: Gaulois
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 8 mm
Barrel: 2 1/4 inch solid rib
Finish: blue/gold/casehardened
Grip: black pearl
Stock:
Item Views: 609
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 80
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

These pistols were initially called Mitrailleuse (from "Grapeshot") from 1893 to approximately 1895 before being rebranded as the Le Gaulois (native people of France as in the Gauls). The model was manufactured by Manufacture Francaise d'Armes et Cycles in St. Etienne until approximately 1912. This Gaulois has the manufacturer mark on the rear of the frame at the top, "Cal." and "8m/m" at the front, and the Manufacture Française logo along with "GAULOIS" on the barrel. The left side of the action has the three position selector switch with "S", "F", and "D" markings. The trigger mechanism has a mother of pearl grip pad. The barrel has a round post front sight, and the dust cover and front of the frame are serrated. It has scroll style engraving patterns on over half of the surfaces including the sides of the plunger with gold inlaid accents. All of the markings, aside from the serial number, are also inlaid in gold. The engraving patterns and inlay match other examples of factory engraved Gaulois pistols. Included with the pistol is an original coin purse style holster.

Rating Definition:

Excellent. The pistol retains 90% plus of the bright original high polish blue finish, nearly all of the gold inlay, strong case colors on the plunger and has some oxidation and brown patina on the balance. The black pearl grip panel is excellent with a dark aged tone and iridescent colors. The patterns and markings are crisp. Mechanically excellent. The holster is fine and has an aged brown color with areas of brighter mustard colored wear and spotting on the clasp.



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