May 17, 2022 Early Arms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/17/2022
This fine high-quality pistol has a multi-ringed tapered barrel. The bottom is chiseled and engraved with floral scrolls. There are inlaid gold accents applied on stippled areas. The stepped boxlock action is chased, engraved, and gilded en suite. The left side is inscribed "Le Cadet" and "Soviche" on the opposite side. The action tang, swan-neck cock, top jaw, and frizzen face are also chased, engraved, and gilded. Trigger guard bow decorated en suite. The figured walnut grip is checkered and carved at the pommel with a scowling eagle in great detail. Relief carved with floral scrolls around the barrel tang. CONDITION: Very good overall. Barrel and action retain a light grey patina. Mechanism is crisp and functions well. Engraving is excellent and crisp. Grip shows some wear and scattered marks. A very detailed and well-decorated French pocket pistol. DMG
Caliber/Bore
.34 Smoothbore
Manufacturer
Soviche the Younger