ARCÓN PISTOL, model of the French Gendarmerie, 1772. 34615
Briefly described in the regulation of February 18, 1772, it distinguishes itself from earlier models by its 8 and a half inch barrel. The only other perfectly identical specimen known is kept at the Empéri Museum in Salon de Provence. Walnut wood grip entirely trimmed with iron: butt cap decorated with fillets, unique design trigger guard, grooved ramrod holder, unique design counter plate. "Square" lockplate without mark or hallmark. Octagonal and then round barrel, engraved in small capitals on the top: "Gmes DAVPHIN". Original iron ramrod.
Total length of the weapon: 41.5 cm; barrel length: 24 cm; caliber: 18 mm; weight: 1.05 kg.
France.
Former Monarchy, reign of Louis XVI, 1772.
Good condition, usual oxidation, second notch of the lockplate spring not functioning.
PROVENANCE :
Ancienne collection PM.
Price :
3 000,00 €
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20,00 € |
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44,00 € |
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Insurance (1%) :
30,00 €
Reference :
34615