Original French Modèle 1837 Navy Percussion Pistol made at Châtellerault Arsenal with Belt Hook - Serial 2703 Vickers MMG It should be pointed out

It should be pointed out that the Prussians

The interior of the helmet still has an original excellent M31 leather liner with all 8 fingers full intact

The leather is very dark brown overall

This is from the second production run

This is fantastic

Original French Modèle 1837 Navy Percussion Pistol made at Châtellerault Arsenal with Belt Hook - Serial 2703 Vickers MMG It should be pointed outOriginal Item: Only One Available. Here we have a fantastic example of a French Modle 1837 Navy Percussion pistol, complete with the original belt hook still present on the left side. Holsters were impractical at sea, and the leather would quickly be degraded by the sea environment, so a pistol that could be fastened over the belt was preferable. To prevent loss, the ramrod is a "captured" type, attached with a swivel at the front of the barrel. The