"le Merveilleux" Pistol, Deluxe Model - France - Circa 1889
"Le Merveilleux" Pistol, deluxe model
France
Circa 1889
Steel, leather
Total length: 12 cm; Barrel length: 7.2 cm
Caliber: 6 mm
Round barrel with rifled bore, blued finish.
Steel frame engraved with scrollwork, nickel-plated finish, stamped “2738” and marked “PL Breveté SGDG” on the underside.
Checkered trigger, stamped “2738” and monogrammed “V” on the inside.
Blue-finished steel grip plates.
Lanyard ring.
Seven-shot semi-automatic system.
Original leather holster.
Invented by Jacques Rouchouse in 1889.
Around 1890, Jacques Rouchouse succeeded Juste Escoffier as head of his gunsmith shop located at 7 Rue Villeboeuf in Saint-Étienne. Juste Escoffier was the son of Félix Escoffier, a former contractor for the Saint-Étienne Arms Factory.
Ref.: 7443
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
This collectible firearm is classified as a Category D collectible firearm under Article L311-2 of the Internal Security Code. It may be freely purchased and possessed. Please note that the sale of such firearms to minors is prohibited.
France
Circa 1889
Steel, leather
Total length: 12 cm; Barrel length: 7.2 cm
Caliber: 6 mm
Round barrel with rifled bore, blued finish.
Steel frame engraved with scrollwork, nickel-plated finish, stamped “2738” and marked “PL Breveté SGDG” on the underside.
Checkered trigger, stamped “2738” and monogrammed “V” on the inside.
Blue-finished steel grip plates.
Lanyard ring.
Seven-shot semi-automatic system.
Original leather holster.
Invented by Jacques Rouchouse in 1889.
Around 1890, Jacques Rouchouse succeeded Juste Escoffier as head of his gunsmith shop located at 7 Rue Villeboeuf in Saint-Étienne. Juste Escoffier was the son of Félix Escoffier, a former contractor for the Saint-Étienne Arms Factory.
Ref.: 7443
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
This collectible firearm is classified as a Category D collectible firearm under Article L311-2 of the Internal Security Code. It may be freely purchased and possessed. Please note that the sale of such firearms to minors is prohibited.
1 880 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Excellent condition
Reference (ID): 1823341
Availability: In stock
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