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Thursday 30 March 2023, 10:00 AM • Sarzana

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An 1842 model gendarmerie percussion pistol, Mid 19th Century

Estimate

€ 250 - 350

Sold

€ 425

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

Francia
length 24,5 cm
Smoothbore, round barrel with octagonal breech, with clearly visible marks such as "C" and "S" surmounted by a crown as well as "D", bearing the date "1844", numbered, and with other marks, with 15 mm cal. at the nozzle. Tang with clearly visible model inscription. The bore needs a light cleaning. Backward spring lock with mark "G" surmounted by crown and marked "M.re R.le de Mutzig". Working mechanism. Stock numbered like the barrel. Iron mounts with marks. Ramrod. The numbering on the barrel and the stock indicate they were probably used by papal troops.