Hi, Newbie here...........
I was lucky enough to have someone give this weapon to me - found it in a basement desk drawer.
I've done about all the research I could and still can't get a handle on what it is.
It "favors" a Gastinne Renette, but there's no indication that it is one.
I'm hoping the pics below can allow someone to help me by:
1) a direct suggestion of what it might be, or
2) some guidance on where else to look for distinguishing marks.
I've looked it over with a jeweler's loup, including within the filigree engraving, but nothing looks like a makers mark.
Hopefully the marks on the underside of the barrel may shed some light on its origin.
Thanks in advance for any help !!
I was lucky enough to have someone give this weapon to me - found it in a basement desk drawer.
I've done about all the research I could and still can't get a handle on what it is.
It "favors" a Gastinne Renette, but there's no indication that it is one.
I'm hoping the pics below can allow someone to help me by:
1) a direct suggestion of what it might be, or
2) some guidance on where else to look for distinguishing marks.
I've looked it over with a jeweler's loup, including within the filigree engraving, but nothing looks like a makers mark.
Hopefully the marks on the underside of the barrel may shed some light on its origin.
Thanks in advance for any help !!