FRANCE - Lot 108

FRANCE Model 1895 "Prix de tir" trial revolver Checkered wooden stock, steel cap with ring, rebronzed iron frame formerly marked on the right side "Société Manufacturière Française Modèle 1895", six-shot fluted cylinder, round barrel marked "St Etienne" preceded by a hallmark on one side and "cal. 6mm Long" on the other. The left side of the grip has a white metal inclusion engraved with "Le ministre de la guerre Prix de tir R.Taclin", serial number 21 stamped on the frame, used condition. The Société Manufacturière Française is the first name of the Saint Etienne arms and cycle factory, so this is a reduced-caliber test weapon inspired by the 1892 revolver. Similar weapons were used by municipal guards and fairground stallholders. Single and double action. L. 23 cm Category D