1st Empire Pistol, Percussion, Good Quality

This officer's pistol is of high quality. It dates from the 1st Empire, it was originally flintlock and was later transformed into percussion, like many weapons in the 1820s. The weapon is in its original blue black color, and has never been restored or modified.
THE STOCK: It is made of a beautiful selected walnut. The entire rear part is finely squared, with silver studding. The part which joins the cap is finely chiseled with a plant frieze.
The cap is made of iron, originally bronzed, it is decorated with a sunflower flower.
The trigger guard and other metal parts of the stock are chiselled with motifs of flowers, foliage and antique vases.
THE BARREL : it is a so-called “ribbon” cannon, that is to say made of rolled steel strips. It is 8-sided. The caliber is 15 mm, we can see the “hair” stripes at the muzzle of the barrel. The frontsight is  laterally adjustable.
The tail of the breech is also chiseled with plant motifs.
THE MECHANISM: its operation is perfect, it holds the 2 notches very precisely, and the spring is powerful.
On the plate we find the inscription “A Rouen”. The name of the gunsmith must be on the other pistol in the pair. We can mention, for example, the gunsmith David, who worked in Rouen at that time.
THE RAMROD: it is made of iron, and is the original one. 

This weapon is in excellent condition. The making quality is evident. All mounting screws are decorated. The weapon being in its patina, I did not try to dismantle it. It is a beautiful object that just needs to find its place in a display case or on the shelves of a library.
Shipping costs for France €30, Europe €40, no shipping outside Europe
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