Officer's Pistol By "granger Merieu" In St-etienne (1780-1818) Consulate-1st Empire

Officer's pistol of the Consulate - 1st Empire by "Granger Merieu" (1780 - 1818), arquebusier and gunner in ST-Etienne, France, XVIII°-XIX°. Flintlock pistol of the XVIII°, modified to percussion around 1830 "XIX°". Lock in front of the left side, not common, signed by the Master arquebusier and gunner "Granger - Mérieu" who worked in collaboration with "LEPAGE and BOUTET". Octagonal barrel with sides, flared at the exit of the barrel bearing the marking "Canon torsion" in gold letters on the top and a heart at the level of the sighting organ. Straight and broken line markings on the edges and floral pattern. Monogram on the thunder in a gilded cartouche "LG". Front sight and peep sight. Walnut frame with long barrel and checkered stock with octagonal and flat metal cap. Trigger under trigger guard and baleen ramrod with nailhead type horn tip and a metal pigtail end. Mechanism in working order. Length: 27 cm Barrel length: 13.5 cm Caliber 15 mm Very good condition of conservation and use, in its own juice and patina, see details on the photos. Free shipping for France. International shipping, price on request depending on the area of the country. Visit my other objects by consulting my gallery and our website: https://www.IrisAntik.com