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228 - France, Reign of Louis-Philippe (1830–1848).
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€150 - 200Sale fees
France, Reign of Louis-Philippe (1830–1848). Officer’s percussion pistol from the Châtellerault Arsenal. Caliber: approximately 13 mm. All metal parts retain their original black-bronzed finish. The barrel is square-cut at the muzzle and round toward the breech, with hairline rifling, featuring a front sight and a rear sight mounted on the breech block. Elongated rear percussion lock, with a flat body marked “Manufacture de Châtellerault,” chased with scrollwork. Round-bodied hammer chased with a matching decorative pattern. Cut-steel fittings chased with matching decorative patterns. All screw heads are chiseled. Renaissance-style walnut stock with a steel cap serving as a primer compartment. Steel rod with brass ferrule present. Mechanism is in good working order, with two distinct cocking notches and no play. The interior of the barrel shows slight surface oxidation and good rifling. Complete. In its original condition upon discovery; never previously part of a collection. 28 cm (Barrel 13 cm). (Signs of wear and age-related patina. Fairly good condition).
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