Manufrance Le Gaulois

Side

Side

Top

Top

Barrel

Barrel

3 Quarter View Rear

3 Quarter View Rear

Exterior Turnaround

Internals

Internals

Internals Turnaround

Internals Close-Up

Internals Close-Up

Disassembled

Disassembled

X-Ray

X-Ray

Wireframe

Wireframe

Wireframe

Wireframe

This Victorian Era self-defence pistol was made to fit into the late 19th century gentleman's pocket. It's awkward to reload. It's awkward to shoot even, one would squeeze the rear into the frame until the striker releases and the gun fires. It's hardly a crisp triggerpull when the trigger travels an inch rather than millimeters.

Just like other self-defence guns of that era, it was not designed to be precise or even lethal. Rather, it would award any attackers the chance to rethink their choices after they've been struck by a bullet.

Unfortunately, it's also a mess of springs, so it clocks in at around 40.000 triangles and a 4k texture.
That was of no concern to the 19th century noblemen, of course.

Date
October 9, 2024