A French 13-Bore 1822 Model Percussion Military Pistol
No. 715, Dated 1856
No. 715, Dated 1856
With sighted barrel stamped 'C DE 17-6NA' and with a 'B' and an 'F' in an oval at the breech, retained by a brass barrel-band also forming the ramrod-entry and linked to the side-plate, tang etched 'Mle 1822' and incorporating the back-sight, flat bevelled lock etched 'Mre. Imp.ale de St. Etienne', half-stock stamped with inspector's marks opposite the lock, and regulation brass mounts including rounded slightly beaked pommel-cap with lanyard ring (ramrod missing)
20 cm. barrel
20 cm. barrel
Sold for
£437
inc. premium
Category: Arms and Armour
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