May 28 & 29, 2020 Extraordinary, Sporting, & Collector Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/28/2020
19th century production. 5mm pinfire six shot revolver with collapsible trigger and 6" triangular dagger fitted onto a horn grip that is concealed into a wooden walking cane. The revolver is marked paris Brevete "AJ" (Albert Joubert)”. Extremely well made with a unique loading gate that opens horizontally. Handle with gun/dagger require the operator to rotate the handle 1/4 turn to remove from the shaft for use. An extremely unique and finely made piece of weapons curiosa. CONDITION: Fine with most of the reddish paint remaining on cane shaft. Revolver is nickel plated with over 80% nickel remaining. The action functions as it should. The dagger is very fine and quite sharp. The horn handle is very fine and without distress. TDW
Manufacturer
Albert Joubert