Model 1816 officer's pistol - 19th century - France

Model 1816 officer pistol

nineteenth century

France

Steel, wood, brass, copper, baleen

Long. total: 34 cm - Length. barrel: 20 cm - Cal.: 17 mm

Barrel with side then round in steel fixed by a key, punched by a "P".

Whalebone wand finished with a copper tip.

Flintlock signed by the Manufacture Royale de Maubeuge, marked “R”, “79”v and “CR I”.

Very sloping walnut stock, finely checkered, marked with a monogram.

Brass fittings, butt cap fixed by a screw, the head is hidden under the escutcheon.

Very good mechanical behavior.

Excellent general condition.

Ref. : 2562

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