Jacques ROUCHOUSE
Jean Huon’s book Les Pistolets Automatiques Français, page 12.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jacques ROUCHOUSE 1885 pocket-size repeating pistol, serial # 2828, cal. 6mm Merveilleux,
5-shots. Probably the forerunner of the better known GALOUIS. Squeezing the front part of the frame moves the hammer swing out to the right aand pulls the barrel backwards, please see picture, and then the hammer hit. On right side is ring to pull down for loading. Nicely engraved, nickel plated, checkered hard rubber grips. Huon’s book Les Pistolets Automatiques Français, page 12. Under the barrel are Liège proof stamps.
In good working order, scarce in fine  condition        $2,775.

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