(A) FRENCH IMPERIAL PROTECTOR 3MM 9-SHOT PINFIRE RING REVOLVER WITH CASE.

(A) FRENCH IMPERIAL PROTECTOR 3MM 9-SHOT PINFIRE RING REVOLVER WITH CASE. Of somewhat larger size than most ring guns, this man's self-defense piece is engraved "IMPERIAL PROTECTOR" on the German silver band. Band also has the usual engraved vine motifs and a central nitre blued spring steel band. It is topped by a nitre blued manually revolved 9-shot pepperbox revolver. The ring is housed in a French fitted antique jewelry box style leatherette case with gilt decorated lid borders. Includes its turnscrew and 3 rounds of ammunition. CONDITION: Fine. The revolver retains the vast majority of its bright blue with a turn line and some other rubs. Ring has some expected light handling marks. Case shows a few surface rubs but displays very well.Name Value Accessories Case Barrel Length 1/2" Caliber/Bore 3mm FFL Status Antique Manufacturer French Model Imperial Protector Serial Number NSN, Name, Value, Accessories, Case, Barrel Length, 1/2", Caliber/Bore, 3mm, FFL Status, Antique, Manufacturer, French, Model, Imperial Protector, Serial Number, NSN

Estimate:$5,000

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