Some of the most beautiful work of this craftsman, and many others, are in this book “Liège Gunmakers through their Work. 1800 - 1950”.
For more detail see: LIEGE GUNMAKERS
Maurice ARENDT
Here is a very attractive pistol (sometimes called a
"parlor pistol" or "garden pistol"), chambered in 6mm Flobert. Its
Renaissance-style grip, scrollwork engravings, and trigger guard with a finger
rest indicate a high-quality piece. Its sights, front and rear sights, are
simple but mounted on dovetails and therefore adjustable for windage. The pistol
appears to be in excellent condition, according to the photos provided.
This family of "parlor pistols," designed for
recreational shooting at reasonable distances (ideally 5 to 10 meters),
proliferated during the second half of the 19th century, following the invention
of the Flobert cartridge around 1845. The overall design remained inspired by
percussion pistols. The barrels could be smoothbore or rifled, and the levels of
finish varied considerably. These pistols were featured in all the major
catalogs of the time.
Markings:
11069: Serial number.
Arendt: Manufacturer's Identity.
The manufacturer is therefore likely Maurice Arendt, best
known for his production of pinfire revolvers with the Lefaucheux system.
Operating at 8 Rue Trappé in Liège, he was registered with the Belgian
Engineering Office (B.E.) from 1857 to 1889 and held 10 patents for revolvers
filed in Belgium between 1864 and 1885.
For more information, see:
https://www.littlegun.be/arme%20belge/artisans%20identifies%20a/a%20arendt%20fr.htm
It is difficult to confirm this identification further,
but we can conclude that the weapon was produced in Liège by the craftsman
Maurice Arendt during the second half of the 19th century, in all likelihood.
Chris, HPH,
