November 17 & 18, 2021 Extraordinary Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/17/2021
1 of only approximately 12,800 Protector palm pistols manufactured by Chicago Firearms Co. during the 1890s. This example features a nickel finish with brown hard rubber panels on either side of the receiver as well as on the trigger. Left panel is marked "CHICAGO FIREARMS CO." and "CHICAGO ILL.", with the right side being marked "THE PROTECTOR" above patent information. Barrel is lightly engraved with a floral motif band. Right side of frame bears a light floral and line design with the removable sideplate on the left side exhibiting a knurled pattern. Matching numbers are found on the interior of the removable sideplate as well as on the cylinder. CONDITION: Very good overall, with metal components retaining the vast majority of their original factory-applied nickel finish, exhibiting a few minor spots of wear as well as a few small areas of inactive oxidation. Knurling on sideplate shows some a small loss and spot of marring along the edge. Bore shows some areas of oxidation, but is otherwise fine. Hard rubber accoutrements exhibit some smoothing and a few small nicks from handling and storage, but are otherwise sturdy and serviceable. A nice example of a desirable turn of the century Protector palm pistol. MLW
Caliber/Bore
.32 Extra Short
Manufacturer
Chicago Arms Co.