Chicago Firearms Palm Pistol - .32 Rimfire
| Year: | Late 1800's |
| Maker: | Chicago Firearms |
| Type: | Palm Pistol |
| Caliber: | .32 Rimfire |
| Bore: | 5/10 |
| Condition: | Nice |
Description
6/12/26 - First invented by The Frenchman Jacques Turbaux of Paris in 1882 the Patent was purchased by Peter Finnegan of Austin, Illinois in 1892 who immediately formed the Chicago Firearms Company to produce this weapon to be launched at the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893. Finnegan contracted the Ames Sword Company of Chicopee, Massachusetts to manufacture 15,000 pistols, however only 1,500 were produced in time for the exposition. Legal action ensued, and a settlement was reached. Eventually total of 12,800 units were produced by Ames, mostly Seven shot with a Nickel Finish in .32 Rimfire such as this one. The design involves a "trigger" on the front that must be pulled in for the cylinder to advance and the action to fire, preventing accidental discharges. This one is in nice condition overall, but there are some spots of oxidation and light pitting here and there. The inner rings/plates are missing from the right side of the gun. The bore has good rifling, but there is noticeable spotty surface oxidation. Fully functional. This is an antique, so no FFL is required.
Specifications
| Sold: | No |
| Hold: | No |
| Antique: | Yes |
| Condition: | Nice |
| Bore: | 5/10 |
| Maker: | Chicago Firearms |
| Year: | Late 1800's |
| Type: | Palm Pistol |
| Caliber: | .32 Rimfire |
