Old School

[kingjason]

J. Marechal Cheratte

I was cleaning out my closet and forgot I had this little terrible looking gun. Not real sure on the caliber but the 9mm silver bullets just fall right thru that where in the box with it.

[bigmuskie]

http://rockislandauction.com/viewitem/aid/53/lid/148

http://poudrenoire.forumactif.com/t11466-marechal-cheratte

http://www.littlegun.be/arme%20belge/artisans%20identifies%20ma/a%20marechal%20joseph%20gb.htm

All I can find, other links are in a language I can't understand.

[bigmuskie]

Dang, that little pistol is old. Thanks for posting. I read through the third link I posted and it's a Police issue, or one that departments considered. LOL, the safety lever was installed on some guns so you guys didn't shoot yourselves anymore.

[CJ]

That thing looks scary, are those cracks in the frame?

[IHaveAMustang]

I think you should shoot it. I'm sure it is fine.







*ducks*

[kingjason]

That thing looks scary, are those cracks in the frame?

Believe it or not that is all engraving of some sorts. Also someone took it apart before I had it so I am missing the screws for the grips and trigger guard. May try to find a buyer at the next big gun show.

[Gtracer]

Found this, not so great but a start. Looks like it is a 11mm??? Look at the link and the picture. Gun in the middle appears to be the same one you have and the 11mm would explain the 9mm falling right down the barrell.

http://www.invaluable.com/auction-lo...1-c-897a78c763

B) Crown proofs on barrel and cylinder, "star / R" on frame and Liege "ELG" proof on the cylinder as well. Fitted with checkered grips. Missing lanyard ring and stud.
BBL: 4 inch irregular
Stock:
Gauge: 11 mm
Finish: blue
Grips: walnut
Serial Number: 8

[Gtracer]

You know I searched a little further (some sites blocked at work) and it seems that they cell (<lol) for about $650 in good condition. However, I have not come across one in the shape yours appears to be in nor missing parts; which from the photos I have viewed, yours is missing some.

[kingjason]

It's in fairly decent shape. If I had the 4 little screws in it there would be no little gaps. I just threw it together for a pic. Big ole caliber for back in the day.