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1240
$8,050.00

LOT OF COLT NO. 3 DERRINGER AND GAULOIS PALM PISTOL. 1) Colt No. 3 Derringer. Cal. 41 RF. SN 33115. Custom engraved with well executed foliate & floral patterns having full coverage with shaded background & three raised nude ladies, two on left side and one on right side. Fitted with pearl grips and silver plated. Accompanied by a converted jewelry case. 2) Gaulois repeating squeezer palm pistol. Cal. 8 mm. SN 6768. Small, flat-sided French palm pistol with 2-1/8″ ribbed bbl and a horn panel on squeezer. It is very nicely engraved with gold foliate inlays over both sides, top & bottom and bbl. Rib has maker’s name & logo also in gold with caliber in gold on top of frame along with maker’s logo in gold. CONDITION: 1) Fine, as noted. Retains virtually all of its fine silver plating. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore. Left grip has a repaired chip. 2) Very good to fine. Orig finish has turned to a medium brown patina with traces of blue in cutouts on sides. Mechanics are fine, worn bore. 4-31776 JR134 (4,000-6,000)


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008
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