Manufactured by Delvigne of Paris in the mid-1830s, this percussion pistol is commonly referred to as a "mouse & dog pistol." The name comes from the fact that the hammer and frame are sculpted in the shape of a mouse (the hammer the head, the frame the body) with the trigger it's tail, and the gutta percha grip panels have a molded image of a dog. The pistol is cocked by pulling back on a spring loaded rod located under the barrel, and pulling back on the trigger releases the rod, allowing the hammer to strike the percussion nipple located at the rear of the breech. The top barrel flat is marked "INVon DELVIGNE A PARIS".
Condition: Fine, with some scattered light handling marks and very fine grip. Mechanically fine.
- Make:
- French
- Model:
- Percussion
- Caliber/Gauge:
- 31
- Class:
- Antique
- Serial:
- N/A
- Type:
- Pistol
- Barrel:
- 3 3/8 in Round
- Finish:
- Nickel/Gold
- Grip:
- Gutta Percha
- Stock:
- N/A
- Bore Condition:
- The bore is frosted with some light pitting/oxidation and distinct rifling.
