Rare Hilbrandt-type revolver, six-shot, approximately 12 mm caliber, double-action.
Flared barrel signed “J.HUNT,” open frame. Lowerable lever beneath the barrel. Checkered walnut grip with a raised ridge.
Beautiful, fine rifling. Re-bronzed and cleaned finish.
Barrel length: 14.5 cm - Overall length: 29 cm
Presented in a later-period case, in the English style, lined with blue felt. Includes its key.
Case: 30.5 x 17 x 6 cm (H)
B.E. Circa 1880.

A similar model was produced by the French gunsmith Charles François Galand.
Live Wednesday 28 October・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 65

Rare Hilbrandt-type revolver, six-shot, approximately 12 mm caliber, double-action. Flared barrel signed “J.HUNT,” open frame. Lowerable lever beneath the barrel. Checkered walnut grip with a raised ridge. Beautiful, fine rifling. Re-bronzed and cleaned finish. Barrel length: 14.5 cm - Overall length: 29 cm Presented in a later-period case, in the English style, lined with blue felt. Includes its key. Case: 30.5 x 17 x 6 cm (H) B.E. Circa 1880. A similar model was produced by the French gunsmith Charles François Galand.

Estimate
€3,000 - €4,000
Buyer's premium
32%
Rare Hilbrandt-type revolver, six-shot, approximately 12 mm caliber, double-action. Flared barrel signed “J.HUNT,” open frame. Lowerable lever beneath the barrel. Checkered walnut grip with a raised ridge. Beautiful, fine rifling. Re-bronzed and cleaned finish. Barrel length: 14.5 cm - Overall length: 29 cm Presented in a later-period case, in the English style, lined with blue felt. Includes its key. Case: 30.5 x 17 x 6 cm (H) B.E. Circa 1880. A similar model was produced by the French gunsmith Charles François Galand.
Sale Wednesday 28 October・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Sale location coming soon 3, rue Favart 75002 Paris