C1830 Large Frame French / Continental Military Officer’s .700 Calibre Muzzle Loading Percussion Pistol With External Safety Catch, Belt Bar, Brass Fittings & Iron Ram Rod. Sn 21393:24 .75 Muzzleloader

C1830 Large Frame French / Continental Military Officer’s .700 Calibre Muzzle Loading Percussion Pistol With External Safety Catch, Belt Bar, Brass Fittings & Iron Ram Rod. Sn 21393:24 - 21393:24

An original large French / Continental military officer’s pistol. This pistol has a Walnut Stock with regulation brass fittings. The wood has impressed roundel with ‘X’ mark (unknown). The wood is all original with just bumps and bruises to be expected. There are no visible maker or date marks. The 9 ½” sighted barrel is numbered ‘2336’. The pistol’s smooth bore has staining and residue consistent with age and service use. The pistol retains the original iron ramrod. The pistol cocks and dry fires with a strong action. The action plate has an external safety catch. The pistol’s butt has an iron military lanyard ring. This is a substantial and well made pistol. The price includes UK delivery. NB As an antique percussion pistol no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 21393:24

£795.00