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LOT 3145
Rare Guycot 25-Shot Chain Pistol - Serial no. 112, 6.5 mm cal., 3 1/2 inch octagon bbl.,
bright finish, walnut grips. The Guycot was invented in the late 1870s by Henri Guenot and Paulin Gay of France and was manufactured
in very limited numbers. Less than 15 are estimated to survive. Despite being an innovative design, their underpowered “rocket ball” type
cartridges did not have enough stopping power to be practical, and the mechanism isn’t as reliable as other repeating firearms of the era.
The only visible markings are the serial number on the butt and an “A” above the switch on the left. “1” is marked inside the grips. This rare
pistol is chambered in 6.5mm cartridge similar to the Volcanic known as the Loron cartridge. The frame and grip house a chain which
holds chambers for small needlefire cartridges. The chain is revolved until a chamber faces the barrel. At the same time a long firing
pin is retracted. When the trigger is pulled all the way back, the needle like firing pin drives through a small opening in the base of
the cup detonating the cartridge primer. The pistol can be fired as fast as the user can pull the trigger. The top of the frame has a bead sight at the
breech and a notch rear sight integral that covers the loading port. It also has a folding trigger and sliding safety mounted on the left side of the frame.
CONDITION: Fine overall with mostly bright surfaces throughout, some light scratches and marks, minor oxidation, and general mild overall wear mostly from age and storage. The grips are also fine and have smooth oiled finish, light scratches, and minor handling and edge wear. The action needs some work but functions with some
assistance to the trigger return. Estimate: 9,500 - 16,000
LOT 3146
Very Scarce Engraved 12-Shot Pilllock
solid rib bbl., bright finish, ebony grips. Th
Turret Revolver - Serial no. 23, 7 mm cal., 3 1/2 inch is “rotorevolver” was manufactured c. the 1860s. It is
unmarked aside from the leaf pattern engraving and “23” on the bottom of the barrel and side of the turret. It is similar to examples of the Noel patent turret revolver we have cataloged in the past, but the turret has posts between the chambers rather than a gear/teeth design. We have seen other examples in this format. They may be early versions of Noel’s design.
CONDITION: Very good with mostly silver gray patina, some mild pitting mainly on the sides of the turret, and crisp engraving. The grip is also very good with crisp checkering and carving, minor edge wear, and some light handling and storage marks. Mechanically fine.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
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