A collection of French pocket pistols

urbanspaceman · 16th March 2024, 01:09 PM

Hello French pistol lovers.
Now that I have your attention, I have a question for you:
does anyone have information about Jean Challeir maker of this hunting pistol (see attached).
I know he/they made arms for aristocrats Count de Clermont, Duke de Bourbon and Prince de Conde; and also that he was made a master in 1758 and operated from Rue Dauphine.
I never see French pistols for sale or auction here in the UK and I've seen no information about Challier other than what I have detailed.
The pistol is in perfect condition and perfect working order; it has a 22cm long barrel with a 15cm(approx.) bore.

16th March 2024, 01:09 PM	#11
urbanspaceman Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Tyneside. North-East England Posts: 530	Late arrival Hello French pistol lovers. Now that I have your attention, I have a question for you: does anyone have information about Jean Challeir maker of this hunting pistol (see attached). I know he/they made arms for aristocrats Count de Clermont, Duke de Bourbon and Prince de Conde; and also that he was made a master in 1758 and operated from Rue Dauphine. I never see French pistols for sale or auction here in the UK and I've seen no information about Challier other than what I have detailed. The pistol is in perfect condition and perfect working order; it has a 22cm long barrel with a 15cm(approx.) bore. Attached Images