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Fri, May 5, 2017 06:30PM EDT - Sat, May 6, 2017 06:30PM EDT
Lot 368

GAULOIS 8MM PALM PISTOL NO. 1 #5371 C1875-1890

Estimate: $400 - $600

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$30 $10
$100 $25
$400 $50
$900 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$150,000 $10,000
GAULOIS 8MM, PALM PISTOL NO. 1, #5371 C1875-1890, L 2 1/4" BBL, 5" O/A:Gaulois Model No. 1 palm pistol. 8 mm, 5 round semi-automatic. Having a nickel plate finish, "Gaulois" & "Cal 8 mm" stamped on top of 2 1/4" round ribbed barrel with a front bead sight. Sliding dust cover. 5" overall length. Stamped on the side of receiver: "Manufacture Francaise Saint Etienne Armes Lt Cycles" checkered wood grip. Pivoting safety lever on left side of receiver. Serial number 5371. Accompanied by original upholstered case. With sales receipt dated 2007. Antique no firearms paperwork required. Obsolete ammunition.

Condition

Antique no firearms paperwork required. Obsolete ammunition. Losses to nickel plate finish, and upholstered case.