Gastinne Renette Pistols Ghaye System. France, 19th Century From 1884.

Gastinne Renette Ghaye system pistols.
France, 19th century from 1884.
Steel and wood.
Length of pistol 41cm - Length of barrel 24cm.

Rifled barrel with tobacco finish, signed “Fab. By Gastinne Renette. Caliber 11mm. Marked on the underside with its number 53, its year of manufacture 1884 and signed Gastinne Renette. Dovetail-mounted front sight. Sight on breech. Gaye system with horizontally sliding barrel.
Front plate, white polished, engraved with scrolls and friezes; signed Gastinne Renette. Long crested hammer (beginning of crack) and guilloche screw. Finger rest trigger guard. Engraved iron fittings.
The lever trigger guard has a glossy white polished finish, chased with a medallion.
Selected walnut shortstock frame, finely checkered stock. Oval cap in white polished steel, engraved en suite.
All parts numbered. 
Very good condition. Some pitting on barrel and fittings. Mirror barrel.

Item no.: 5207

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