Lot 114: Scarce Systeme E. Turbiaux Le Protector Palm Pistol
Auction Location: Rock Island, IL
Auction Date: April 24, 2015
Lot 114: Scarce Systeme E. Turbiaux Le Protector Palm Pistol
Auction Location: Rock Island, IL
Auction Date: April 24, 2015
Estimated Price: $1,600 - $2,250
Price Realized:
Scarce Systeme E. Turbiaux Le Protector Palm Pistol
Manufacturer: French
Model: Palm Pistol
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 5.5 mm
Barrel: 1 3/8 inch part octagon
Finish: nickel
Grip: Gutta Percha
Stock:
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Serial Number: 
Catalog Page: 40
Class: Antique
Description:
The Turbiaux "Squeezer" pistol was patented in France in 1882 by Jacques Edmond Turbiaux. The metal center side plates are marked "BTE S.G.D.C. EN FRANCE ET A L'ETRANGER PARIS" on one side and "LE PROTECTOR SYSTEME E. TURBIAUX" on the other. It has matching serial numbers on the major components, a sliding safety, and smooth side plate inserts.
Rating Definition:
Very good. The pistol retains 40% of the original nickel plating with some flaking, small patches of minor oxidation/pitting, and light scratches. The side plates contrast with one side having aged to a much lighter tone than the other. The action is functional but the chambers do not consistently properly align.
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