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, France, late 18th–early 19th century. Pocket pistol with a box-type frame, percussion mechanism, and forced-ball design, signed Antoine Dumarest. Caliber: approximately 14 mm. All metal parts have a light gray patina. The chambers are finely chiseled with a hound and a wolf. The undersides of the chambers are signed “Antoine Dumarest.” Percussion hammer with a sliding rear safety. Smooth, round barrel, unscrewable, stamped “1” and “E LG.” Retractable trigger; the underside of the frame is finely chased with floral bouquets and plant friezes. Teardrop-shaped walnut stock, finely engraved with tortoiseshell patterns and decorated with silver fillet inlays. Mechanisms are non-functional but not jammed; requires servicing. The interior of the barrel is dirty. In its original condition upon discovery; never previously part of a collection. 14.5 cm (barrels 4 cm). (wear and patina from age, minor signs of use, fairly good condition). Note: Antoine Dumarest, arquebusier in Saint-Étienne.