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LOT 1070
Exhibition Quality Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Manufacture Francaise d’Armes et Cycles de St. Etienne Gaulois Palm Pistol with Purse Holster - Serial no. T17036, 8 mm cal., 2 1/4 inch solid rib bbl., blue/gold/casehardened finish, black pearl grips. 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. CONDITION: 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, and the action is excellent. The holster is fine and has an aged brown color with areas of brighter mustard colored wear and spotting on the clasp. Estimate: 5,000 - 7,000
LOT 1071
Imperial Protector Pinfire Ring Pistol with Case - NSN, 4 mm cal., blue/silver finish. This 4mm pinfire ring pistol/ revolver is copied after those manufactured in France or Belgium in the mid to late 19th century. The outside of the ring is engraved with foliage and “IMPERIAL PROTECTOR.” The six-shot cylinder and action components are niter blued. The ring itself appears to be German silver and has an approximately 7/8 inch opening (not evenly round). The faux tortoiseshell “Sanders/Limited” jeweler case also contains a small screwdriver, second cylinder, and nine cartridges. CONDITION: Very fine as custom made with 85% plus blue finish, minor aged patina on the ring, general minor age and storage related wear, and distinct marking. Mechanically fine. The case is very good and has mild wear including some slight loss of the lining. Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
LOT 1072
Exceptional Factory Engraved and Gilded Remington-Smoot New Model No. 2 Revolver with Pearl Grips - Serial no. 186, 32 Short RF cal.,
2 3/4 inch solid rib bbl., gold finish, pearl grips. Only around 3,000
New Model No. 1 revolvers were manufactured around 1877-1885 compared to over 25,000 of the related New Model No. 3 revolvers. Most of these revolvers were plain whereas this beautiful example has nearly full coverage scroll and floral engraving along with dot pattern borders. Only the lower surfaces and some of the recesses are left plain. These same engraving pattern has been seen on at least two other Remington-Smoot revolvers. The top of the barrel has a rounded blade front sight and “E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION. N.Y. PAT. W.S. SMOOT. OCT. 21. 1873.” An integral notch rear sight is at the back of the top strap. CONDITION: Very fine overall. 75% plus original gold plating remains with the finish loss concentrated at the muzzle, breech, and back strap, and those areas display gray and brown patina respectively. The excellent original grips have attractive natural iridescent colors and light handling/ storage wear. Mechanically excellent. This revolver is certainly one of the most attractive of all surviving Remington-Smoot revolvers and is in higher condition than the other examples known with this very unique exhibition quality engraving pattern. It is sure to enhance any Remington or antique American revolver collection. Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 1073
Cased “Le Petit Protector” Style Percussion Ring Gun - NSN, 4 mm cal., 1/4 inch bbl.,
nitre blue/German silver finish. 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 blue case with a Le Petit Protector silver oval maker plate on top of the lid. The interior of the case is lined in purple velvet and the inside of the lid is lined in silk with a Thomson Bros. jewellers label. Includes three rounds. CONDITION: Very fine as custom made. The pistol retains 98% nitre blue finish with crisp engraving. Mechanically fine. Case is fine showing some light edge wear. Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
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