Lot 1557:
Verney-Carron Freres Saint-Etienne Pocket Revolver with Folding Trigger, circa 1900
Sold for: $425
Description
This antique small-frame pocket revolver was manufactured by the prestigious firm of Verney-Carron Freres in Saint-Etienne, France. A quintessential example of late 19th-century European personal defense firearms, this piece features a solid steel frame and a folding trigger designed for discreet pocket carry. The top strap is clearly marked VERNEY – CARRON FRES and A ST ETIENNE, while the cylinder and barrel display the Saint-Etienne proof marks. An assembly or serial number 27 is stamped on the right side of the frame. The revolver is fitted with a spur hammer and original checkered black hard rubber grips. This model is a double-action design, typically chambered in .320 caliber, with a barrel length of approximately 2 inches. Included with the firearm is a tan zippered semicircular soft case. Note: As an antique firearm, local, state, and federal regulations regarding transfer and ownership may apply. Barrel length: 2 inches.
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