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PALM PISTOL Chicago Firearms Co. Protector circa 1890
Guns International #: 100806582 Seller's Inventory #: 21588
Category: Antique Pistols - Palm Pistols - Antique Revolvers - Cartridge
Seller's Information
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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
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
Antique Chicago Firearms Co. Protector Palm Pistol 1890
With Matching Serial Numbers
Here we present an antique Chicago Firearms Co. Protector Palm Pistol, made circa 1890. This was a very interesting design that dared to venture away from the conventional style of handgun. Its palm size made it concealable in pocket or in hand.
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. All in all, a truly unique design.
The original design and patents originated in France with Jacques E. Turbiaux, who made a 10 shot, .22 centerfire version, beginning in 1882. 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.
This specimen is in good condition, but needs some mechanical work to become functional. Mainly, some springs need to be replaced. The hard rubber is worn, but shows no cracks. Nickel finish is strong. Markings are clear. Serial numbers match.
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 very good condition and the firing mechanism is as described above.
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1800
#21588
SOLD
Antique: Yes