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Attractive Engraved Silver Dolne Apache Double Action Pinfire Knife Revolver

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:1,300.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 3,500.00 USD
Attractive Engraved Silver Dolne Apache Double Action Pinfire Knife Revolver
Considered the signature arm of the Parisian underworld in the late 1800s, the Apache combines a revolver and a trench knife with folding knuckles and dagger blade. Construction is chiefly German silver, with the cylinder, blade and working parts in steel. "L. DOLNE INVur" is stamped under the serial number on the right side of the frame. Engraving is extensive, with both sides of the frame nearly covered in a dotted checkerboard pattern, scroll and zig-zag designs lines on alternating chambers of the cylinder, and floral designs on the top strap and knuckles. Fitted to the left side of the frame is a 2 1/4" Kris-style dagger, with the mainspring visible on the reverse.
BBL: 1 1/2 inch fluted
Stock:
Gauge: 5.5 mm
Finish: blue/ silver
Grips: metal
Serial Number: 2471


Very fine, with 60-70% of the original blue finish on the cylinder, along with some light spotting and the start of a brown patina, and a mixed gray with spotting on the blade and other steel components. The German silver parts are excellent, with minor dings and areas of darker patina. Mechanically good.