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Lot 114:Scarce Systeme E. Turbiaux Le Protector Palm Pistol

April 24th, 2015|Rock Island, IL

Lot 114:Scarce Systeme E. Turbiaux Le Protector Palm Pistol

April 24th, 2015|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$1,600 - $2,250

Scarce Systeme E. Turbiaux Le Protector Palm Pistol

The Turbiaux "Squeezer" pistol was patented in France in 1882 by Jacques Edmond Turbiaux. The metal center side plates are marked "BTE S.G.D.C. EN FRANCE ET A L'ETRANGER PARIS" on one side and "LE PROTECTOR SYSTEME E. TURBIAUX" on the other. It has matching serial numbers on the major components, a sliding safety, and smooth side plate inserts.

ConditionVery good. The pistol retains 40% of the original nickel plating with some flaking, small patches of minor oxidation/pitting, and light scratches. The side plates contrast with one side having aged to a much lighter tone than the other. The action is functional but the chambers do not consistently properly align.

Details

ManufacturerFrench

ModelPalm Pistol

TypePistol

Serial number

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge5.5 mm

Barrel1 3/8 inch part octagon

Finishnickel

GripGutta Percha

Item LocationRock Island, IL