A Belgian gas pistol from around the 1890s, chambered for an 11.5mm gas cartridge and fitted with a 1.125-inch barrel. Guns of this type were made to fire tear gas cartridges, a non-lethal projectile, rather than ball ammunition. The supplier describes this one as excellent in restored condition, with finely checkered grips that remain in very good shape. No serial number is present.

This is a cabinet piece for a Delaware collector of odd European arms rather than a gun to shoot. It is listed as a used antique handgun, and this store routes it through a dealer like any other pistol, so the handgun purchase permit or a Delaware carry license applies, along with photo ID and Form 4473 at the counter. The restored finish and crisp checkering make it a display gun that shows well, and the short barrel and unusual cartridge make it a talking point beside conventional pocket pistols of the same period.

Key features

• Belgian gas pistol, made circa 1890s
• 11.5mm gas cartridge, 1.125-inch barrel
• Excellent, restored condition
• Finely checkered grips in very good condition
• No serial number

It ships to the Delaware FFL dealer you choose, where the transfer paperwork is completed before release.