REPRODUCTION OF A FIRST EMPIRE GENDARMERIE PISTOL, An IX model, 20th century. 30172
Round barrel, octagonal breech, length 12.7 cm, stamped with "S" and "B" and dated "1812". Backstrap engraved with "M. An 9", total barrel length with backstrap 16.7 cm. Lockplate signed "Maubeuge Manufre Imple" with the stamp "B" under the crown of inspector Daniel Bouissavy, 1808-1816. Walnut stock with long shaft and 1812 inspection mark. All steel fittings stamped with "D" under the star of inspector Philippe Delmotte, 1808-1834. Iron ramrod with nail head.
Total length of the weapon 24.5 cm.
France.
First Empire style reproduction, 20th century.
In new condition, with a "soft" lockplate spring.
Reference :
30172