PISTOL OF THE KING'S BODYGUARDS, first type, model 1814-1815, Restoration period. 30410

KING'S BODYGUARD PISTOL, first type, model 1814-1815, Restoration period. 30410

Octagonal then round barrel, length 20 cm, caliber 17 mm, overall length with the breech tang 24.2 cm; marked under the breech "1815", "B" for Bouyssavy, "28", and "JC" for the controller Jean Casamajou and "D" for Darcantel. Original ramrod marked with the fleur-de-lis and threaded at the end.
Varnished walnut stock with a long butt. All fittings in polished brass. Finial cap intricately engraved with the arms of France flanked by laurels; trigger guard with fleur-de-lis, stamped inside with "D" for Darcantel, inspector at Maubeuge since 1808, along with a "P" and "28". Lock plate originally marked "Maubeuge Manuf Rle" now erased, stamped with a crown over "B" for the first controller D. Bouyssavy at Maubeuge since March 31, 1808, and "EL" for the locksmith; the interior of the pan bears an unidentified crowned "R". Brass counterplate. Copper mouthpiece with double bands.
Overall length of the weapon 35 cm, weight: 1.03 kg.

France.
Restoration period.
Fairly good condition, broken stock repaired, steel parts with oxidation, barrel has lost its original colors and engravings.

NOTE:
387 pairs of pistols of this first type were manufactured in Maubeuge in 1815.