Colette System Pistol - Liège, Belgium - 19th Century

Colette system pistol
Liège, Belgium
19th century
Steel, wood, brass
Overall length: 34; Barrel length: 22 cm
Caliber: 8 mm

Blued octagonal barrel, stamped on the left side "ELG" in a circle representing the ordinary proof of a black powder weapon in Liege in Belgium and a crowned "V", stamped "VC 72" on the underside.
Steel case, engraved with foliage.
The trigger guard is decorated en suite.
Fluted walnut stock.
Steel cap with chased knob.
Gravity repeating system.

Victor Colette, harquebusier in Liege about 1850/1860.

One screw missing from the grip, old restoration.

Reference : 4680

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According to article L311-2 of the French Internal Security Code, this collector's weapon is classified as a category D collectors' weapon. It is free to acquire and hold. We remind you that the sale of these weapons to minors is prohibited.