Authentic Saint-Etienne competition pistol

Authentic Saint-Etienne competition pistol, France

19th century

This pistol was used in international shooting competitions.

Steel, wood, silver, brass

Overall length: 33 cm - Barrel length: 18.7 cm

17 mm cal.

Octagonal barrel, smoothbore, polished white; half-moon front sight. Breech tang with V-notch rear sight and guilloché screw.

Fine engravings on all metal components.

Dog with a crest and guilloché screw.

Chimney mounted on a base attached to the cylinder head with a fire screen.

All iron fittings.

Walnut mount, short shaft, checkered grip, carved padded pommel.

Oval cap nail. Silver-plated shoot piece and rosettes.

Nail-headed stick

Very good condition.

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