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MANUFACTURE FRANCAISE
A RARE 6mm CO2 POWERED AIR PISTOL, MODEL 'GIFFARD'S PATENT ', serial no. 542,
circa 1880, with 11in. round barrel signed 'MANUFACTURE FRANCAISE D'ARMES ET CYCLES DE SAINT-ETIENNE' and with gold-inlaid 'ST. ETIENNE', dove-tailed bead fore-sight, adjustable rear-sight, pre-charged cylinder beneath the barrel with knurled decoration numbered '4161', action engraved with foliage and scrollwork, bolt-action tap, walnut grips each with chequered panel (one with old repair, some shrinkage), engraved grip-strap, provision for pommel-cap (missing), engraved iron trigger-guard with finger-spur and adjustable trigger, the whole retaining traces of original finish with some mild pitting throughout
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Estimate £1,500-2,000