Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this semi-automatic pistol for a penny-start auction, this is the Armes ET Cycles Gaulois No. 3.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Armes ET Cycles
Model: Gaulois No.3
Serial: No Serial
Caliber: 8mm
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 2"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Bead
Stock/Grips: Checkered Brown / Orange Synthetic
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Armes et Cycles Gaulois No. 3 is a rare and historically significant pocket pistol that exemplifies the innovative firearms design emerging from Belgium during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Manufactured by Armes et Cycles Gaulois of Liège, the No. 3 was designed as a compact, easily concealable handgun intended for civilian self-defense at a time when pocket pistols were growing in popularity throughout Europe. Chambered in a small-caliber cartridge appropriate for the model, the pistol uses a simple blowback operating system and features an internal hammer, fixed sights, and a compact steel frame with distinctive streamlined contours that reflect the era's elegant industrial design. The Gaulois series is particularly notable for its unconventional squeeze-grip cocking and firing mechanism, in which the pistol is operated by compressing the frame rather than using a traditional trigger, making it one of the most mechanically unique pocket pistols ever produced. Its innovative design eliminated many external controls, resulting in an exceptionally flat profile that was ideal for discreet carry in a vest or coat pocket. Produced in comparatively limited numbers and representing an important chapter in the evolution of early automatic pistols, original Armes et Cycles Gaulois No. 3 pistols are highly sought after by collectors for their rarity, ingenious engineering, and historical significance. Combining distinctive European craftsmanship with one of the most unusual operating systems ever devised, the Gaulois No. 3 remains a fascinating and highly collectible early self-loading pistol.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: Gaulois No.3
Serial: No Serial
Caliber: 8mm
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 2"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Bead
Stock/Grips: Checkered Brown / Orange Synthetic
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Armes et Cycles Gaulois No. 3 is a rare and historically significant pocket pistol that exemplifies the innovative firearms design emerging from Belgium during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Manufactured by Armes et Cycles Gaulois of Liège, the No. 3 was designed as a compact, easily concealable handgun intended for civilian self-defense at a time when pocket pistols were growing in popularity throughout Europe. Chambered in a small-caliber cartridge appropriate for the model, the pistol uses a simple blowback operating system and features an internal hammer, fixed sights, and a compact steel frame with distinctive streamlined contours that reflect the era's elegant industrial design. The Gaulois series is particularly notable for its unconventional squeeze-grip cocking and firing mechanism, in which the pistol is operated by compressing the frame rather than using a traditional trigger, making it one of the most mechanically unique pocket pistols ever produced. Its innovative design eliminated many external controls, resulting in an exceptionally flat profile that was ideal for discreet carry in a vest or coat pocket. Produced in comparatively limited numbers and representing an important chapter in the evolution of early automatic pistols, original Armes et Cycles Gaulois No. 3 pistols are highly sought after by collectors for their rarity, ingenious engineering, and historical significance. Combining distinctive European craftsmanship with one of the most unusual operating systems ever devised, the Gaulois No. 3 remains a fascinating and highly collectible early self-loading pistol.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1190626604 |
BidPrice: |
71.69 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-08-02 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
745 |





