A French Percussion Pistol, circa 1840

A French Percussion Pistol, circa 1840 Single shot percussion pistol with walnut full stock, chequered grip and octagonal barrel with wide muzzle in Cal. 10 mm. Flat iron lockplate with bevelled edges, flat iron cock and wooden ramrod. Iron trigger guard with engraved bird, thumb plate and iron grip plate with engraved horse. Length: 30.5 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.