Paris, France
Circa 1860
Steel, wood
Total length: 25 cm; barrel length: 11.5 cm
Calibre: 8 mm
Round barrel, rifled bore, break-action, marked ‘Devisme à Paris’ on top, registered ‘133’; key opening under barrel.
Half-moon front sight mounted on dovetail.
Open steel frame engraved ‘Devisme BTÉ’, hallmarked and stamped ‘485’ on the right side.
Six-chamber cylinder.
Chequered walnut stock with flat cheeks.
Ring on piton.
Guilloché screw heads.
Centre-fire percussion system.
95% blue finish.
Original wooden case, interior lined with blue velvet, with tools.
Very good condition and working order.
Ref.: 5770
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
This collector's weapon is classified as a category D collector's weapon under Article L311-2 of the French Internal Security Code. It may be freely acquired and possessed. We remind you that its sale to minors is prohibited.
































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