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Gamblers Palm Pistol with Pearl Grips. Chicago: Chicago Fire Arms Co., 1893. With original box, box of 50 Cartridges (32 Extra Short R.F.) and three parts sheets with prices from Chicago Fire Arms Co. that appear to be original. Rebated barrel with a band of floral engraving, the right side of the frame bearing a similar pattern around the edge, with “THE PROTECTOR PAT.MCH.6.83.AUG.29.93” engraved in a circle inside the side plate. The left side plate checkered around the border with “CHICAGO FIRE ARMS CO. CHICAGO, ILL” in a circle at the center. This twists off to reveal the magazine which is numbered to match the side plate. The rear “grip” is fitted with a checkered hard rubber panel. Excellent. The pistol retains almost all of the original nickel. Side panels excellent, markings and engraving crisp and clear. Action excellent with firing pin. Also included is a stitched leather ammunition pouch by George Lawrence Co., Portland, OR. BBL: 1 ¾” inch round. Gauge: 32 XSRF. Finish: nickel. Grips: pearl. Serial Number: 12168.