"Cavalry Pistol Model Year XIII - France - First Empire"
Cavalry pistol, model An XIIIFrance
First Empire
Steel, wood, brass
Total length: 35 cm; barrel length: 20 cm
Caliber: 17 mm
Barrel with flat sides then round, dated ‘1813’ on the left side, inspection mark on the right side.
Flintlock with hammer and straight crest marked ‘Maubeuge Manuf Imple’ and stamped with a crowned ‘F’ corresponding to the standard mark for black powder weapons in France.
Brass counter-lock and trigger guard, marked by the founders.
Wooden mount, marked with design stamps.
Steel ramrod with ‘nail head’.
Inspection marks.
Ref.: 5755
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
This collector's weapon is classified as a category D collector's weapon under Article L311-2 of the French Internal Security Code. It may be freely acquired and possessed. We remind you that its sale to minors is prohibited.
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