(A) CHARTIER A MELLE EPROUVE CUT-AND-SHOOT PINFIRE REVOLVER.

(A) CHARTIER A MELLE EPROUVE CUT-AND-SHOOT PINFIRE REVOLVER. A nice, pocket sized Belgian made combination pinfire revolver and folding knife. The octagon barrel is stamped "EPROUVE" and if fitted with a tall pin front sight. Belgian proofed cylinder with "SB" control mark associated with Sigaud Barnerias. Steel body with smooth horn grips. The folding 3 - 1/2" blade has the "CHARTIER / A MELLE" trade stamp of late 19th and early 20th century French cutler Lucien Adolphe Chartier. CONDITION: Good. Cleaned bright in the European fashion with some scattered pits. Grips have scattered marks, the right panel with a few splits which appear stable. Defined bore with black powder abrasion, especially heavy at the muzzle. Fine mechanics. Name Value Barrel Length 2 - 3/8" Caliber/Bore 5mm Pinfire FFL Status Antique Manufacturer Chartier Model Eprouve Serial Number NSN, Name, Value, Barrel Length, 2 - 3/8", Caliber/Bore, 5mm Pinfire, FFL Status, Antique, Manufacturer, Chartier, Model, Eprouve, Serial Number, NSN

Estimate:£756.83

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