Small Pocket Defence Pistol, France, circa 1850

Small pocket defence pistol with box-lock action and percussion ignition, fitted with a folding trigger.

Smoothbore barrel, octagonal for half its length and then round.

All metal parts polished bright.

Box-lock action decorated with engraved scrollwork and floral motifs.

Round walnut stock, richly carved with palmette motifs on the cheeks and floral scrollwork on the sides.

Condition: good, mechanism functional.

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