LONG MAMELUK OFFICER'S REGULATION FLINTLOCK PISTOL. Round flintlock barrel, stamped with "F", "J" by Inspector Jacquesson and "D" by 1st Controller Deschaseaux. Cut-out breech tail. Lock engraved "Mre IMPle de Versailles", (regreased), and round-bodied hammer (pitted). Brass bail. Plain and cut brass fittings. Oval pommel with screw (ring missing), stamped I. Waxed walnut frame. Long-barrel stock stamped "DX". Wooden ramrod with brass tip. A.B.E. First Empire period, circa 1810-1811. Overall length: 410 mm. Barrel length: 270 mm. DX : Deschaseaux, platinum controller from 1806.

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