Composed of Wood, Brass and Steel. Weight I estimate close to 4lbs. All hardware looks original with no modifications I could see. Does cock firmly in both positions and dry fire very well. Nothing is loose or broken. Appears to have been crudely engraved by hand. There is a figure of a man or woman on one side of the wood handle. On the other side its carved "Jean Chaseri 1847". Possibly the owner of the gun from the time period. Possibly could be traced to a soldier who served in France or other forces. I couldn't find any information about that as of today.
Dimensions
Total 13 inches Long. Barrel Length Approx 6 inches. 2 inches at widest point.
Acquired From:
Inherited
Dear Richard, Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. The presented object appears to be a French percussion pistol made by St. Etienne in the first half of the 19th century. Remarkable are the engravings of figures and the name of a former owner Jean Chaseri 1847. This smaller pocket pistol model was produced of the civil market. Comparable objects were recently offered and sold on the international auction market. This piece is in good condition and no severe damage is visible in the images provided. A fair market estimation would be between 350 to 750 USD. This estimate is based on actual recent past recorded auction sales of comparable items. Retail "asking prices" can be higher and may vary. With kind regards, Gregory
