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Lot #92

Lot 91: Cased "Le Petit Protector" Percussion Ring Gun

Cased "Le Petit Protector" Style Percussion Ring Gun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 10, 2021

Lot 91: Cased "Le Petit Protector" Percussion Ring Gun

Cased "Le Petit Protector" Style Percussion Ring Gun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 10, 2021

Estimated Price: $2,500 - $4,000
Price Realized:
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Cased "Le Petit Protector" Style Percussion Ring Gun

Manufacturer: Le Petit Protector
Model: Ring Gun
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 4.5 mm
Barrel: 1/4 inch
Finish: nitre blue/German silver
Grip:
Stock:
Item Views: 1621
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 86
Class: Antique
Description:

This is a unique example of a French single shot percussion ring gun. The band of the ring is marked "LE PETIT PROTECTOR" flanked by a light floral engraving. German silver with the small parts blue finished iron. Includes a brown leather case with a Le Protector Paris silver oval plate on top of the lid. The interior of the case is lined in blue velvet and the inside of the lid is lined in silk. Includes two tools, two paper containers, five rounds, and caps.

Rating Definition:

Very good as custom made. The nitre blue surfaces have been artificially aged to a gray. Lightly polished engraving. Mechanically fine. Case is fine showing some light edge wear.



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