Navy Pistol, Called “on Board”, Model 1779, 2nd Type, Old Monarchy. 30681

NAVY PISTOL, CALLED "ON BOARD", model 1779, 2nd type, Old Monarchy. 30681 Cylindrical barrel with two lateral sides at the thunder, length 18.8 cm, marked "83" (1783) "508". Square breech tail, length of the barrel with the breech tail 21.7 cm. Heel drilled for the rear lock screw, under the heel blind tapped hole for the fixing screw for the front of the trigger piece. Lock model 1777, length 12.3 cm, signed "Mre Rle de Tulle", hallmarked with the "R" under the crown of the controller Claude Joseph Rouillard, 1779 to 1792, finished in a point at the rear. Brass bassinet. Stock-shaped mount similar to the model 1777 chest pistol. Iron fittings and trigger pieces are attached at the rear by the top screw of the cap and at the front by a screw fitted into the hole under the heel of the breech. Iron grip flange fitted under the breech tail and secured by a screw, rear fitted under the cap and held by a rivet. Brass trigger guard stamped "C" under the crown of the reviser Jean-Pierre Compas, in Tulle from 1779 to 1792. Brass mouthpiece enclosing the barrel and the stock, stamped "C" under the crown of the reviser Jean-Pierre Compas, in Tulle from 1779 to 1792, its inner part is secured under the trigger guard. Very elongated sight and hole for the ramrod. Brass cap secured by two screws. Steel belt hook secured by the rear screw of the counter-plate. A lug near the loop prevents the hook from turning. Iron rod, nail-shaped head. Weapon length 34 cm. Caliber 17.5 mm. France. Former Monarchy. Very good condition.