CAVALRY PISTOL, ANCIENT MONARCHY.
Barrel following the 1733-1734 cavalry model with five facets at the breech then becoming round. Walnut stock following the 1733 cavalry pistol model but with fluting decoration surrounding the lock plate, counter-plate, breech tail, and ramrod channel. All fittings in brass. Lock plate signed by the contractor PENEL. Replacement wooden ramrod. Total length of the pistol: 48.5 cm.
Barrel length: 30.6 cm, length with breech tail 34.6 cm.
Caliber: 15 mm.
Good state of preservation, with oxidized steel parts.
France.
Ancient Monarchy.
Reference :
17284