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France, Louis-Philippe (1830-1848). Pistolet à...

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France, Louis-Philippe (1830-1848). Pistolet à percussion de Marine modèle 1837 de la Manufacture Royale de Tulle, 1839. Cal. 15,2 mm. Serial no. "115". All metal parts in steel with white polished finish. Smooth round barrel with two thunderbolt side panels, dated "1839". Tailstock marked "Mle. 1837". Percussion rear plate signed "Mre Rle de Tulle" and counterplate with belt hook. Nailhead ramrod fixed under the barrel with two hinged flat clamps. The ramrod, counterplate and trigger guard are stamped "L" under the crown in an oval. Brass fittings stamped "L" under crown in an oval. All screw heads stamped "12". Long-barreled walnut stock stamped "P" in a shield and steel ring cap, stamped with the navy anchor. Functional mechanism, with two clear, play-free cocking notches. Very clean inside barrel. Complete. 29.5 cm (barrel 15.2 cm). (Rare pistol. Very good condition).