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pistol, centrefire

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  • Other Name

    Chicago palm pistol 'Le Protector'

    centrefire pistol

  • Description

    Chicago palm pistol or turret pistol, circa 1889-1895

    palm squeeze pistol; .22 inch (6mm) calibre; ten shot; 1-3/4 inch barrel; spring-loaded trigger; body plated

    missing parts: cocking main spring missing

    markings:

    in centre: LE PROTECTOR * / SYSTEME E. TURBIAUX *

    patentee: Jacques Turbiaux, France (1883)

    maker: Ames Sword Co. Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts, USA

    made for: Chicago Fire Arms Co, Chicago, USA

  • Place
  • Accession Date
    01 Oct 1922
  • Other Id

    W0273 (war)

    393787 (police firearm registration number)

  • Department
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