France - 1870 - Splendide pistolet double canon basculant juxtaposé à pans, en table - Tirette de sécurité (rare) - - sureté de percussion coulissante sur les cheminées de broches. - Pistol

Splendid tilting double barrel pistol juxtaposed with sides, table, sliding percussion safety on the pin chimneys. This pistol could be transported ammunition chambered with the dogs at rest and cocked ready to fire at the last moment. Pinfire pistol said to be venery in perfect working order, internal diameter of the barrels 16 mm (extremely rare) . The springs are powerful, hold the two notches. Retractable and functional triggers. Checkered walnut stock. Chest engraved in squaring. (photo to compare the size with a "basic" hunting pistol) Very rare item almost impossible to find in this size 26 cm and with this military type butt. (I searched the internet and found a similar one.) Beautiful pistol deserving to appear in a collection of rare & unique weapons or in a sports shooter of old and military weapons.