239 - A walnut case adorned with a silver plaque, lined with mauve velvet, in the shape of a revolver.

A walnut case adorned with a silver plaque, lined with mauve velvet, in the shape of a revolver. It contains a Model 1874 “Prix de tir” officer’s revolver, six-shot, 11mm 73 caliber. Round barrel with fluted rifling marked “Mle 1874,” dated S1881. Frame marked “Mre d’Armes St Etienne.” Stock plates in checkered veined walnut with a plaque reading “OFFERT PAR LE MINISTRE DE LA GUERRE PRIX DE TIR” Original blued finish (minor wear) Length: 25 cm Serial number N29641 Beautiful rifling. Case: 20 x 30 x 7.5 cm With its key. B.E.