France
19th century
Steel, wood
Overall length: 24.4 cm; Barrel length: 11.4 cm
Cal: 11mm73
Barrel with sides then round marked on the top ‘Mle 1873’, on the right side ‘S. 1877’ and on the left side ‘G 42349’; punched ‘M’ and ‘J’ respectively in a circle.
White polished steel frame signed ‘Manufacture d'Armes de St Etienne’.
6-shot cylinder. Single and double action.
Test marks.
The mechanical parts have retained their straw yellow finish.
Checkered wooden stock plates. Ring of bélière on piton.
All parts with the same number and stamped.
Barrel and chambers in good condition.
Reference : 4143
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