A. Caron Flobert Action Parlor Pistol in Fine Case with Accessories. in Fairfield, ME

NSN. Cal. 22. 8-7/8" Blued and beautifully fluted octagonal bbl is gold inlaid "Caron argr a Paris" on top flat, and has silver inlaid vines and leaves on flanking flats and around muzzle. Flobert action is bright polished and has scrolled and spurred steel trigger guard. Grip cap is also steel with turned finial. Steel parts are engraved in a stylized scrolled shell motif. Stock, which is of solid ebony, has a large amount of exceptional full relief carving of interlaced twigs and acanthus leaves, with finely stippled background. This fine target pistol is cased in what appears to be ebonized fruit wood, and has double brass wire inlay around outer edge of lid. Central brass medallion with leaf finials engraved "GA", is surrounded by inlet brass nicely engraved scrolled acanthus. Interior is lined in royal blue velvet with gold embossing in lid, with royal eagle in shield over "FIRMAN" and "SUCCr DE CARON" "ARQr. DE S. M. L'EMPEREUR" "20 PASSAGE L'OPERA" "A PARIS". Bottom with 2 covered compartments, with ebony knobs, is French fitted for pistol and accessories, which include 2 cleaning rods with ebony heads, and a turnscrew. The key is in 1 covered compartment. CONDITION