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LOT 108
Rare French Jarre Patent 10-Shot Double Action Pinfire Harmonica
Pistol - Serial no. 529, 9 mm Pinfire cal., 4 3/8 inch part octagon bbl., nickel
finish, walnut grips. The Jarre Harmonica pistols were developed in the late
1850s in Paris, France. This example is loaded via a 10-round horizontal block
that automatically advances between chambers when the trigger is pulled. The
action is double action only. This arrangement represented a significant increase in on-hand firepower for the era, even when compared to other repeating pinfire firearms. However, the design would not have been very practical to carry loaded. This example has a smoothbore barrel marked “Jarre Brevete Paris” and with a partially obscured maker’s mark near the breech. The pistol is equipped with left side offset blade and notch sights. “529” is marked on the bottom of the barrel, underside of both grip panels and right side of the magazine by the release.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 85% of the period replated nickel finish with some light handling marks and a few small patches of minor pitting. The grips are very fine with some scattered light dents and scratches, and defined edges. Mechanically excellent. A desirable example of a rare early repeating pistol!
Estimate: 6,500 - 9,500
LOT 109
Coupriant of Paris Brass Flintlock Volley Pistol - NSN,
38 cal., 4 1/4 inch ribbed bbl., bright finish, walnut grips.
This pistol from the late 18th century has a four-shot barrel group that unthreads revealing a four leaf clover shaped chamber at the front of the Queen Anne style action. The
top of the breech section is signed “COUPRIANT A PARIS/
RUE DES/VIEUX AUGUSTINS.” The bag shaped stock/grip is smooth.
CONDITION: Fine with bright polished iron, attractive aged patina on the fine brass, crisp markings, and minor overall wear. The stock is also fine and has light scratches and handling marks. Mechanically fine.
Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
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