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18EN-127 GASTINNE RENETTE

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,500.00 USD
18EN-127 GASTINNE RENETTE
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Single cased percussion breach loading target pistol by Gastinne Renette of Paris showing exceptional quality and embellishment. Original letter to Harold Polkinghorn (Chief of police Riverside who was an early gun Lot Title collector) from Gastinne Renette dated 1926 and another dated 1956 stating this pistol #3567 was delivered in 1887 with case and accessories to Mr. Lord. Other correspondence, catalogs from Gastinne Lot Title Renette and letters concerning this pistol is included. Acquired by Wright of Riverside in 1950’s from Polkinghorn and offered by his estate. This .45 caliber pistol is breach loaded with telescoping barrel released by Lot Title catch in the trigger guard. The pistol is ornately banknote fine scroll engraved with deluxe checkered stocks. Case hardened and browned finish with multicolor gold raised initials “D.O.L.” on the guard. The pistol is Lot Title excellent to mint with bright bore. French style casing lined in green felt. Proper Mold, flask, nipple wrench, screwdriver, rod, powder scoop, 3 boxes for accessories (Caps, Nipples, balls and etc.), original