Original U.S. Antique THE PROTECTOR .30cal Centerfire Palm Pistol by Minneapolis Firearms Co. - One of Only 3,000 Made - Matching Serial 1965 Category_Water Jacket Assembly It measures 28 1/2 inches

It measures 28 1/2 inches in overall length with a 12 1/2 inch swamped brass barrel

The helmet still has a complete chin strap as well

The top of the octagonal barrel still shows the original markings:

by Rock Island Arsenal

Corporal Salada Served with Company B

Original U.S. Antique THE PROTECTOR .30cal Centerfire Palm Pistol by Minneapolis Firearms Co. - One of Only 3,000 Made - Matching Serial 1965 Category_Water Jacket Assembly It measures 28 1/2 inchesOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fine early example of the legendary THE PROTECTOR model PALM PISTOL by Minneapolis Firearms Co., in what looks to be . 30 centerfire extra short. The Protector Palm Pistol was first patented and built in France in 1882 by JACQUES TURBIAUX and sold as the "TURBIAUX LE PROTECTOR" or the "TURBIAUX DISC PISTOL". These were usually in . 22 or . 8mm rimfire. Later in 1883 it was built in the USA as THE PROTECTOR