(A) EXCEPTIONAL DEVISME PARIS MODEL 1866 DOUBLE ACTION PEPPERBOX REVOLVER

(A) EXCEPTIONAL DEVISME PARIS MODEL 1866 DOUBLE ACTION PEPPERBOX REVOLVER WITH GOLD ETCHING This extremely attractive pepperbox revolver is signed "Devisme a Paris" in raised golden Gothic letters on an etched panel on the top strap. The balance of the revolver also has intricate gold leaf decorated vine and scroll etched Damascene patterning. Tip-up cylinder with nitre blued latch. Hammer is also nitre blued. Checkered folding trigger. 2-piece checkered walnut grips mounted with gilt decorated grips strap and pommel cap, the cap threaded with a gold washed ejector rod. CONDITION: Fine. Most of the gold is intact, the background a nice dark patina. Gold shows are few areas of thinning and loss, including over the top strap. Grip has light handling marks. Fine mechanics. An unusually nice French gentleman's self-defense pistol.Name Value Barrel Length 1 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore 7mm CF FFL Status Antique Manufacturer Devisme Model 1866 Serial Number 11530, Name, Value, Barrel Length, 1 - 3/4", Caliber/Bore, 7mm CF, FFL Status, Antique, Manufacturer, Devisme, Model, 1866, Serial Number, 11530

Estimate:$2,000

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