Belgium - 19th Century - Early to Mid - Pirlot Frères - Rare pistolet pour gaucher - Pinfire (Lefaucheux) - Pistol - 12mm cal
Rare left-handed pistol with round double barrels, 10. 5 cm with 12 mm calibre, PIRLOT FRERES (hallmarked on top, No. 5566) The right-hand hammer is triple action and the left-hand hammer is single action and, I think, original, requested by the buyer, who was left-handed. Liège hallmark and inspector’s mark Smooth barrel. No. 5566 on the frame. Steel pistol with a beautiful walnut wood butt. Elaborate opening and closure. (See pictures.) Total length: 23 cm Weight: +/- 600 g All the springs are present, with clear percussion. Thank you. Shipped with insurance and signature required upon delivery.
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Rare left-handed pistol with round double barrels, 10. 5 cm with 12 mm calibre, PIRLOT FRERES (hallmarked on top, No. 5566) The right-hand hammer is triple action and the left-hand hammer is single action and, I think, original, requested by the buyer, who was left-handed. Liège hallmark and inspector’s mark Smooth barrel. No. 5566 on the frame. Steel pistol with a beautiful walnut wood butt. Elaborate opening and closure. (See pictures.) Total length: 23 cm Weight: +/- 600 g All the springs are present, with clear percussion. Thank you. Shipped with insurance and signature required upon delivery.