Pistol model AN XIII. 1st EMPIRE. Round barrel of 20 cm, gauge 17 mm, with sides with the thunder then round, dated 1810, markings "B C.1810" and "EF". Lock "Manufacture Impériale de Saint-Etienne" ( 1804- 1815), controller "JAVELLE", "J" under crown, breech tail marked "Mle AN 9", hammer screw marked "24" as on the wood. Metal parts with slight traces of oxidation. Brass fittings all stamped with the controller "POZON", "P" surmounted of a crown, stick in drowning with traces of use marked "CB-1810" - "24" with punch of control of "PEYRON" - "32", rod iron with the model. Functional mechanism. Homogeneous weapon with beautiful patina. Total length approximately 35 cm. BE.

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