Very Scarce Belgian “Chicken Thief” Pinfire Trap Pistol
Manufacturer: Belgium
Model: Pinfire
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 9 mm PF
Barrel: 4 inch round
Finish: nickel
Grip:
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Item Views: 20
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Catalog Page: 75
Class: Antique
Description:
Belgian proofed all-metal pinfire single shot trap pistol.
An example is photographed on pg. 114, figure 115 of the book, "Firearms Curiosa" by Lewis Winant and described as a "Chicken Thief" gun.
On pg. 112 it states, "...may be fastened by its clamp to any suitable support.
It is not intended to have the freedom of movement of most trap guns, as it is pointed at the door or window to which the cord is attached and through which the thief is expected to try to make his entrance...
An unusual feature of the pin-fire is that the stretched cord goes around a
little wheel under the muzzle and up to the long bar, so the gun is discharged
by the bar's being pulled down..."
