(A) VERY RARE AND UNUSUAL A. JARRE DOUBLE ACTION HARMONICA GUN

(A) VERY RARE AND UNUSUAL A. JARRE DOUBLE ACTION HARMONICA GUN Belgian proofed 6 shot .32 Rimfire Harmonica pistol with a scroll and vine engraved receiver. Barrel cluster is engraved en suite with Belgian Liege proofs. Two piece ebony stained wood grips with a manual cartridge ejector mounted into the top of the semi-bird's head grip. The first 'harmonica' pistol was patented in 1862 by J. Jarre of 28 Boulevard Poissonière in America under United States Patent No. 35,685. His successors P.J. and A.E. Jarre are recorded at the same address and patented the second design, of which this is an example, under United States Patent No. 137,927 of 1873. See Lewis Winant, Firearms Curiosa, 1955, pp. 244-245, pgs. 281-282. CONDITION: Very good overall with metal toned to grey. Grip is very good with minor impressions. Bores are dark. Mechanically fine.Name Value Barrel Length 2 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore .32 Rimfire FFL Status Antique Manufacturer A. Jarre Model Harmonica Gun Serial Number 181, Name, Value, Barrel Length, 2 - 3/4", Caliber/Bore, .32 Rimfire, FFL Status, Antique, Manufacturer, A. Jarre, Model, Harmonica Gun, Serial Number, 181

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