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Guns International #: 100822935
Seller's Inventory #: 21691
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Guns International #: 100822935
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC Member Since: 11/3/16
State:
Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone:
(314) 707-7373
Int'l Phone:
314-707-7373
Platinum Seller
Active Listings: 1052
Total Listings: 42333
Seller Type: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Payment Methods: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
RARE Antique CHICAGO Protector PALM PISTOL Blued
Description: RARE Antique CHICAGO Protector PALM PISTOL Blued NO Sights, Up Close & PERSONAL, Revolver Punch Gun Here we present an antique Chicago Firearms Co. Protector Palm Pistol, made circa 1893. This was a very interesting design that dared to venture away from the conventional style of handgun in that day. It was made to be very simple and small enough to fit inside the pocket and the hand, with only part of the barrel exposed. It was invented in France in 1882 by Jacques Trubiaux, and was subsequently made in the United States by several different companies, all in relatively small batches. Turbiaux’s original “Turbiaux Le Protector” was a 10 shot, .22 centerfire. Peter Finnegan took up the mantle in 1892 and set up his Chicago Fire Arms Co. He contracted through the Ames Company to make 15,000 of them for the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition. Very few were made by that time and Finnegan sued the Ames Company. Ames kept making the pistols, even during the lawsuit, and in the end only about 12,800 were made. Only 1,000 of these were finished in blue. This gun features a 7 shot, rotating, turret-style magazine housed inside the disc-shaped frame. A cover is removable on one side to load and unload. Its palm-sized, squeeze trigger and lack of sights demonstrates how this was an up close and personal weapon, though it does have a rifled barrel. One could point and fire at distance, but could also punch their opponent with it, the palm of the hand slamming the squeeze trigger home with the impact. All in all, a truly unique design of the time. This specimen is an example of the very rare blued version of the pistol. It is in very good condition with much of the original blue remaining with a dark patina throughout the rest. The rear disc insert is no longer with the gun. The cylinder is close in serial number, but does not match. The bore is fine. The action is very good. Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction. Barrel is 1-5/8 inches in length. Caliber: .32 extra short rimfire The bore is in fine condition and the firing mechanism is very good. Overall condition as seen in photos. Here is a rare and unique Palm Pistol for your collection. Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE. Delivered directly to your door by express mail! Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. ancestryguns $3250 #21691 SOLD Antique: Yes |
Guns International #: 100822935
Seller's Inventory #: 21691
Guns International #: 100822935
Seller's Inventory #: 21691