1855 French Chatellerault Arsenal Model 1822 .700 Calibre Muzzle Loading Dragoon Cavalry Percussion Pistol With Rifled Barrel, Arsenal Marked Stock With Iron Powder Measure Ram Rod. Sn 23544 pistol .70 Cal Muzzleloader Muzzleloader

1855 French Chatellerault Arsenal Model 1822 .700 Calibre Muzzle Loading Dragoon Cavalry Percussion Pistol With Rifled Barrel, Arsenal Marked Stock With Iron Powder Measure Ram Rod. Sn 23544 - 23544

An original French Model 1822 Chatellerault Arsenal Dragoon Cavalry pistol. Many of these pistols were carried by Confederate troops in the American Civil war supplied by their French allies. This has all original Walnut Stock with regulation brass fittings. The wood has just bumps, knocks and bruises to be expected with age & service use. The wood is impressed with roundel, arsenal mark and number roundel and number 2113 (illustrated). The brass and steel have several inspection marks. The lock plate is stamped with ‘Chatellerault Arsenal’ detail. The 7 ¾” sighted barrel number ‘4115’, 1822 model detail and 1855 date. The pistol’s rifled bore has just light staining consistent with age and service use. The pistol retains the original iron ramrod with hollow powder measure tip. The pistol cocks and dry fires with a strong action. The pistol’s butt has an iron military lanyard ring. This is a nice example of this pistol, substantial and well made. 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 23544

£695.00