French Cavalry Percussion Pistol, M1857

French Cavalry Percussion Pistol, M1857 This pistol is conversion from flintlock to percussion by the Mutzig Arsenal. The barrel in Cal. 17.6 mm. Smooth stock with bronze grip-cap. The hammer with shot caps above the chimney. Latter screwed onto the aimed weight, the ramrod with a tulip-shaped head, and the pod at the end of the ramrod contains 2.35 grams of powder. This weapon uses the regulatory cartridge of 1857. Brass mouthpiece, grip-cap, trigger guard and the fittings are in bronze, the grip-cap carries at its end a ring which makes it possible to fix a strap, thus avoiding the loss of the weapon. On the stock a carved text: “Strassburg ist Wieder Deutsch 1940” (= “Strassburg is German again 1940”). Length: 36 cm. [II] DISCLAIMER For some guns we could need an export license from you, or through your firearms dealer, based on your import permit (if needed in your country). Please check this. All firearms are sold as collector's items only - we do not accept responsibility as to the shooting safety or reliability of any antique firearm. All firearms are described as accurately as possible, given the restraints of a catalog listing length:. We want satisfied customers & often "under" describe the weapons. Any city or state regulations regarding owning antique firearms are the responsibility of the purchaser. All firearms are "mechanically in good to perfect" unless noted, but again, are NOT warranted as safe to fire.