Percussion Pistol Signed Durafour Neveu - Saint-etienne, France - 19th Century

Percussion pistol signed DURAFOUR NEVEU
Saint-Etienne, France
19th century
Steel, wood, silver, brass
Overall length: 33 cm - Barrel length: 18.7 cm
Cal. 17 mm

Smooth octagonal barrel, white polished; half-moon front sight. Breechblock with V-shaped rear sight and guilloche screw.
Rear lock signed: ‘DURAFOUR neveu à St. Etienne’. 
Crested hammer and guilloche screw. 
Chimney mounted on a base integral with the breech with fireguard.
All iron fittings.
Walnut frame with short barrel, squared grip, carved beaded cap. 
Egg-shaped cap nail. Silver escutcheon and rosettes.
Rod with nail head.

Very good condition.

Reference : 4780

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According to article L311-2 of the French Internal Security Code, this collectors‘ 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.