STAFF OFFICER'S PISTOL, model 1855, civilian manufacture, Second Empire. 27268

STAFF OFFICER'S PISTOL, model 1855, civilian manufacture, Second Empire. 27268

Percussion pistol on the regulatory model 1855.
Superimposed and rifled barrels; upper barrel stamped “L” and “17.2” (caliber) and signed “F P Devisme à Paris”; lower gun numbered “491”.
Brass handlebars. On the right side, two rings carrying the steel rod are welded.
Elongated plates in the style of the 1840 model, engraved with corollas of foliage.
Iron fittings decorated with corollas of foliage, smooth hinged cap engraved with a sun with peg and suspension ring.
Frame without barrel in the neo-renaissance style. Finely checkered walnut stock.
Total gun length 34 cm.
Barrel length 17.7 cm.
Caliber 17.2 mm.

France.
Second Empire.
Very good state.


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This weapon is an old collector's weapon which cannot be used, it is inactive, the current cartridges cannot be used on this weapon which will not work.
In accordance with the law of March 6, 2012, which classifies weapons into 4 categories. Each category has rules for acquisitions and holdings. Classification is therefore essential. Decree No. 2013-700 of July 30, 2013 specifies the list of weapons specific to each category.
The weapon presented is in category D2 free possession, it can therefore be purchased without any restriction since it is inactive.