4391 ST. ETIENNE FRANCAISE MITRAILLEUSE PALM PISTOL.

Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 600.00 USD
Estimated at 1,200.00 - 1,500.00 USD
Cal. 8mm Gaulois. S# 1063. Bbl. 2". Post front sight. Scarce French made palm pistol. Bbl. rib marked "MITRAILLEUSE". Left side of frame marked "DECHARGEMENT ET DEMONTAGE", "FEU" & SURETE". Right side of frame marked "MANUFACTURE FRANCAISE D'ARMES DE ST ETIENNE". Nickel finish w/ blued safety lever. Red gutta percha handle. CONDITION: gutta percha handle shows some dings & handling wear. Operating bar is a dull gray patina w/ scattered pitting & oxidation. Safety lever shows a faded fire blue finish. Balance of metal retains 90% nickel w/ some scattered light oxidation. Bore shows scattered pitting & oxidation. (24-2213/MJC). CURIO. $1200-1500.