At the Ex Mrs SBW's for the next few days, hanging out with the rugrat's, while they're watching 'Horrible Histories' I took the opportunity to scan the catalogue for Holts next auction of historic and sporting arms. Found this little terror, basically a finger mounted, multi-shot mini-cannon!
A RARE 4mm PINFIRE SIX-SHOT RING PISTOL, MODEL 'LE PETIT PROTECTOR',
circa 1865, comprising of a small hand-rotated blued cylinder attached to a nickel-silver ring, the ring engraved with 'LE PETIT PROTECTOR' around the circumference together with two bands of floral engraving, concealed, manually cocked hammer and trigger, the whole in fine condition retaining nearly all its original finish TOGETHER WITH a flip-top jewellery-style blue leatherette covered box, an inlaid white metal plaque to the top of the lid engraved 'LE PETIT PROTECTOR', the inside lined in off-white satin and maroon velvet, compartmented in the continental style with locations for the pistol, six rounds of ammunition (missing), and a small blued turn-screw.
I have never seen one of those before.
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ReplyDeletePretty neat huh?
In the early 90's I worked for a chap who had an amazing collection of 'james bond' kit miniature cameras, spotting scopes and a couple of micro guns. If I had the cash and lived in the US I'd collect them myself. Way cool
SBW
Love it, I want one!
ReplyDeleteLL
ReplyDeleteI'm guessing the first shot is pretty nerve wracking. LOL
SBW
Now that is sweet!
ReplyDeleteI started collecting vintage ammunition cartridge boxes but that takes the cake. Would love to see more about that.
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Rick
ReplyDeletethe guy who valued it wasn't in the office when I called. More news if I get any.
SBW
Amazing......
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