Guns for Sale - Belgian / French Hammerless -- .32 CF Engraved Folding Trigger Revolver - Antique

Seller's Description:
LSB#: 120326JR17

Make: Unknown. Our research found a similar revolver marked “Fabrique Par Ordre De and A.Vernier Marseille”.

Model: Revolver

Serial Number: NSN

Year of Manufacture: Pre 1898. This “ELG” proof mark was used 1810 to 1853 and there is a star over “Y” proof mark. We have also been instructed by our local Police Department that this revolver is classified as an antique.

Caliber: .32 Centerfire

Action Type: Revolver

Markings: The left grip frame is marked “MMM”. The cylinder is marked “ELG” in an oval and star over “Y”, and “5”. The left side of the frame has a star over “P” . The right side of the frame is marked “MJBZ”, and star over “Y”.

Barrel Length: 1 ½”

Sights / Optics: This revolver is mounted with a blade front sight.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are bone with just a few minor surface scratches. There are no cracks or losses. The grips rate in about Very Good plus overall condition.

Type of Finish: In-The-White

Finish Originality: Looks Original

Bore Condition: The bore is gray and the rifling is sharp and deep. There is some light erosion present.

Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 0% of its metal finish. The entire surface is covered with fine engraving except for the sides of the barrel. This area shows some brown discoloration and scratches. The cylinder and frame have good surfaces with few scratches or marks on the engraving. The engraving is fine and rather delicate appearing to be of high quality. Several of the oval depressions in the cylinder have turned a mottled brown. The Screw heads are sharp showing little use. The markings are clear. Overall, this gun rates in about Very Good condition.

Mechanics: The action does not function. The trigger swings freely and the cylinder does not advance. We did not fire this revolver.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None

Our Assessment: The engraving on this Belgian/French revolver is of high quality. We believe that it is French and manufactured in Belgium. We have not taken it down to see what needs to be dome to bring this revolver back to firing condition. It is just a sweet hammerless engraved revolver that will make a good prop or addition to a collection.

CA Legal or CA Private Party Transferable: This revolver is classified as an antique and can be sold to anyone 18 years of age with valid ID.

Payment and Shipping Instructions:

Shipping:

UPS Insured shipping will cost $15

Your item will be shipped within 1 week of receipt of good funds, usually the next day. You will receive an automatic notification with a tracking number upon shipment, to let you know that we have received funds. If you are in Southern California, you are welcome to pick your item up and complete the transfer at our shop in Simi Valley (M-F, 8-5).

This gun can only be shipped to a verified adult, and it will be shipped from an FFL. It is your responsibility to ensure that the gun is legal to own and receive in your area. Please include a copy of your driver’s license with payment; this is for proof of age. We are FFL dealers and comply with all Federal, State and local laws.

Payment:

Full payment on non-layaway items is required within 14 days. We accept Cashiers Checks, Money Orders, Cash and Personal Checks. No Credit Cards or electronic payments are accepted. To help us properly apply your payment, please indicate what item you have purchased when payment and/or FFL are sent. If you would like to be notified when we receive your payment, please obtain a tracking number from your carrier. We receive about 40 checks a day and do not have the staff required to email everyone when we receive checks.

CA Sales tax applies to CA buyers (7.25%).

Layaways are offered on all items, requiring a 20% non refundable down payment within 7 days of the auction’s close and the balance within 60 days. We do not require prior notice to place an item on the layaway. No returns are accepted on layaway items and the item will be considered abandoned after 60 days.

Successful Bidder Instructions:

You will be invoiced by the morning following the sale. This invoice will include totals for the sale and all instructions.

If you win an item and are not willing or able to complete the sale, you will be liable for 5% of the sale price.

Returns (less shipping) are accepted within 3 days of when the item is delivered with signature confirmation. Returns are very costly for both the buyer and for us, so please ask all of your questions before bidding and please be sure you can legally purchase this item.

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No gun should be fired without being examined by a competent gunsmith.

THIS AUCTION HAS CLOSED.