Automatic Repeater Pistol “gaul” No. 4, With Fauve Leather Case France 19th Century

GAULOIS” N°4 automatic repeating pistol, with tan leather case
France 19th century
Steel and ivory
Length: 13cm - Caliber 8mm

Round barrel, rifled, numbered on bottom 7094; brass front sight. Marked on top GAULOIS, with gold background. Bronze finish
Hand-engraved bronzed frame with scrolling foliage, marked on top: Cal.8mm. Also marked MANUFACTURE D'ARMES et CYCLES de SAINT-ETIENNE. On the left side, the circled letters S, F and D, all enhanced with gold. Engraved safety key.
Case-hardened breech. Ivory grip with number 2289 (crack).
Serial number 7094 is engraved on the inside of the frame and cover plate, along with the initials C and T.
The number 14 is also engraved on the underside of the frame.

Good condition.

Tan leather case with two compartments opening at each end. One side for the pistol and the other for ammunition storage.
The MANUFACTURE D'ARMES et CYCLES de SAINT-ETIENNE mark is embossed and gilded.

Invention by Etienne MIMARD and Pierre BLACHON, founders of the Manufacture française d'armes et cycles de Saint-Etienne.

Reference : 3097 

Text and photos © FCP CORIDON

According to article L311-2 of the French Code de la sécurité intérieure, this collector's weapon is classified in category D. It is free to acquire and hold. We remind you that their sale is forbidden to minors.