A Giffard system gas pistol and rifle set, St. Etienne, circa 1900. The pistol has the serial number "480", a round barrel in 8 mm calibre, dovetailed precision sights and the maker's inscription, "Manufacture francaise d'armes et cycles de St. Etienne", as well as the inscription "St. Etienne" inlaid in gold. St. Etienne proof mark on the bottom. A bottom mounted, detachable threaded cylinder reservoir (number "956") with the inscription "Poids vide 156 " and "Poids plein 180 ". (Weight empty 156 " and "Weight full 180 ). The receiver,

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