CAVALRY PISTOL, An IX model, from Saint-Étienne, Consulate period. 30133

CAVALRY PISTOL, model An IX, from Saint-Étienne, Consulate. 30133

Octagonal barrel then rounded breech stamped with "B" under a palmette for Antoine Blachon, inspector in St Etienne from 1798 to 1812, 20.9 cm in length, 24.1 cm with the tail of the breech. Breech marked "Mle An 9". Wooden grip with a long stock, butt marked "CII 128". All fittings stamped with a "G" under a star for Joseph Guichard, inspector in St Etienne, 1793-1802.
Flintlock mechanism signed "Mre Nle de St Etienne," with a "S" stamp under a sun for inspector Claude Soviche, 1797-1807.
Caliber 17 mm.
Total length of the pistol 35.4 cm.

France.
Consulate.
In good condition, varnish missing from the wood, malfunction in the 2nd notch of the battery spring.

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This firearm is an old collectible item and cannot be used. It is inactive, and current cartridges cannot be used with it as it does not function. The law of March 6, 2012, categorizes firearms into 4 categories and regulates their acquisition and possession methods. Proper classification is crucial. Decree No. 2013-700 of July 30, 2013, specifies the list of firearms within each category. The firearm presented is in category D2, which allows for unrestricted possession since it is inactive and can be bought without limitations.