French WWI Era Signal Pistol, marked at the left frame above the grip "V over arched line", marked at left lower barrel flat "Chobert-Paris", marked at left frame under barrel "C771", left trigger face marked "C771", marked at underside of frame"24324", back side of barrel release lever marked "171", left barrel lug marked with "V over arched line", marked at right lower barrel flat "16 Rue Lafayette", brass, 4" barrel, 1" bore, checkered wood grips, lanyard ring, small dings and scratches, action good, for shipping 6" x 8" x 1.5", 2.20lbs   (33)   *Provenance: Collection of Billy Wayne Dickey, USN, (Texas, 1936-2022)

Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please utilize the ASK A QUESTION tab found in each lot. All lots are sold as-is and where is. No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalog or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales are final, and Austin Auction Gallery does not give refunds based on condition. Austin Auction Gallery does not perform any shipping or packing services. We do have a list of suggested shippers who gladly provide quotes prior to your bidding. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers.**NOTE: ALL JEWELRY & COIN LOTS REALIZING OVER $1,000 MUST BE PAID BY BANK WIRE**