GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
RARE FRENCH 40-SHOT GUYCOT CHAIN SHOT PISTOL.GUYCOT40 SHOT CHAIN PISTOL3325Cal. 25. 11" overall with 4" oct sleeved bbl. This is among the earliest high capacity pistols. This gun was invented in 1878 and probably no more than couple hundred were made (highest SN we note is 112) with maybe a dozen surviving examples. The interesting and complex chain mechanism utilized black powder 25 cal. rocket balls much like those used in Volcanic Arms of an earlier era. This gun has been interestingly fitted on left side with a piece of Lucite to show and demonstrate the mechanism which still works quite well. The orig side plate, of course, accompanies and pistol can be displayed either way. The only markings noted on gun is maker's mark on top of bbl as seen in photos, position marking "A" at top of safety slot on left sideplate and SN "33" on butt. Gun was loaded by slide on top of frame which also retains fixed rear sight, folding trigger and 2-pc wood grips. CONDITION: Very good overall. Metal is grey with old cleaning. Salt and pepper pitting, maker's mark and SN discernible. Grips retain about half of their thin varnish with moderate edge wear and cosmetic blemishes. Gun appears orig and complete with possible restoration to loading slide. Gun appears quite functional and action can be observed through Lucite window on left side of frame. Tacking marks on butt. 52288-2 JS (15,000-25,000)