111. GALAND Stevens-Lord single-shot breech-loading 11-gauge pistol. Belgium, late 19th century. Octagonal, rifled barrel with front sight and adjustable rear sight decorated with gold arrows. Front toggle opening with automatic extractor. Frame with Stevens-Lord single-shot mechanism marked "GALAND". Liège test bench marking (black powder proof). Release button on left side. Spurred trigger guard. Finely checkered ebony grip. Beautiful old tanning, well preserved. Barrel length: 26 cm - Overall length: 39 cm In its original wooden case lined with red felt, with compartments for accessories. A brass carrying handle and an unmarked medallion on the lid. Period accessories include a screwdriver, bullet mold, oil cruet and crimper.

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