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Lot 108:French Jarre Patent 10-Shot DA Pinfire Harmonica Pistol

August 25th, 2023|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 108:French Jarre Patent 10-Shot DA Pinfire Harmonica Pistol

August 25th, 2023|Rock Island, IL
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Rare French Jarre Patent 10-Shot Double Action Pinfire Harmonica Pistol

The Jarre Harmonica pistols were developed in the late 1850s in Paris, France. This example is loaded via a 10-round horizontal block that automatically advances between chambers when the trigger is pulled. The action is double action only. This arrangement represented a significant increase in on-hand firepower for the era, even when compared to other repeating pinfire firearms. However, the design would not have been very practical to carry loaded. This example has a smoothbore barrel marked "Jarre Brevete Paris" and with a partially obscured maker's mark near the breech. The pistol is equipped with left side offset blade and notch sights. "529" is marked on the bottom of the barrel, underside of both grip panels and right side of the magazine by the release.

ConditionFine, retains 85% of the period replated nickel finish with some light handling marks and a few small patches of minor pitting. The grips are very fine with some scattered light dents and scratches, and defined edges. Mechanically excellent. A desirable example of a rare early repeating pistol!
Details
ManufacturerA. Jarre
ModelHarmonica
TypePistol
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge9 mm Pinfire
Barrel4 3/8 inch part octagon
Finishnickel
Gripwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1199
Catalog page83
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