At face value, it would appear that there was a very small market for the George H. Farriss innovation and the Auguste Francotte concern was engaged to produce the innovative design. It is very unique and has its place in the evolution of breechloaders but has little collector value as in the scheme of gunmaking it had a second, or less, of fame. There may be a baker's dozen or so and the survival rate may by 10% - 30% of the total production. In my opinion sentimental value far out weighs the realized value and that is as best as I can frame it.

Kind Regards,

Raimey
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