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Lot #146
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Lot 147: Unmarked "Le Petit" Style Pinfire Ring Pistol with Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 4, 2020

Lot 147: Unmarked "Le Petit" Style Pinfire Ring Pistol with Case

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 4, 2020

Estimated Price: $1,400 - $2,250
Price Realized:
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Unmarked "Le Petit" Style Pinfire Ring Pistol with Case

Manufacturer: Le Petit Protector
Model: Ring Gun
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 4.5 mm
Barrel: 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue/bright
Grip:
Stock:
Item Views: 1997
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 144
Class: Antique
Description:

Produced by a modern custom maker, this is a 5-shot manually rotated pinfire pepperbox revolver installed onto a brass ring. The design originated in France, most commonly under the "Petit Protector" name, with small 4.5mm chambers. The ring (approximately U.S. size 15) is undecorated and constructed of polished brass with nitre blue barrel cluster, hammer and spring. Includes a modern jewelry style case with black felt interior, five pinfire cartridges, five projectiles, and small screwdriver.

Rating Definition:

Very fine as custom made. The ring and mechanism are well constructed with some very small dings and scratches on the brass band, handling marks overall, and small drag lines on the barrel cluster from the ball detent.



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