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KAUFMANN Jules

KAUFMANN Jules

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KAUFMANN Jules Puppy
Caliber: 32 colt
Action: Revolver
History
Kaufmann is belived to be one of the few who made authorised copies of the colt pistol.
This puppy is is ornately engraved with nickle plating. The grip is particularly interesting as it is made from Gipta Percha. Gutta percha is the gum of a tree native to the Malay Peninsula and Malaysia. gutta-percha comes from the plant's name in Malay, getah perca, which translates as "percha latex
This resin it its day was very expensive.
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