Original French Napoleonic 1st Empire Officers Percussion Pistol converted from Flintlock Gift Card L: 8 inches

L: 8 inches

these were "left over" from British Brown Bess Muskets converted to percussion cap system in 1839

It is a wooden handle with a steel fitting that is inserted into the hollow of the cocking handle to give more leverage with jammed cartridges

The bright blade has nearly all of the original crossgrain and an intact tip

These helmets commonly called the "Gladiator" style were supplemented with M35

Original French Napoleonic 1st Empire Officers Percussion Pistol converted from Flintlock Gift Card L: 8 inchesOriginal Item: Only One Available. This nice pistol probably started life as a Flintlock pistol for an Officer circa 1810 and later, perhaps 1830 being converted to the Percussion ignition system. This was a common practice as the time, as the time and cost of conversion was far less than a new weapon. It is fitted with an 8" smooth bore barrel of approximately . 65 bore and measures 14" in overall length. The pistol is fitted with a fine Walnut