Gendarmerie Officer's Pistol, Model 1836 - France - Second Empire

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Object description :

"Gendarmerie Officer's Pistol, Model 1836 - France - Second Empire"

Gendarmerie officer's pistol, model 1836
France, Second Empire
Steel, wood
Overall length: 25 ; Barrel length: 13 cm
Barrel diameter: 15 mm

Barrel with sides then round, with thirty-six rifling; monogrammed on the right side ‘MI’ for Manufacture Impériale and dated ‘1859’; on the left side punched with an ‘L’ and an ‘M’, respectively with two stars in a rhombus.
Tailstock with frog.
Lock marked ‘Mre. Imp. De Châtellerault’.
Iron fittings. Nail head ramrod.
Walnut frame. Hinged and spring cap.
Control marks.

Very good condition.

Reference : 5347

Text and photos © FCP CORIDON

According to article L311-2 of the Code de la sécurité intérieure, this collector's weapon is classified as a category D collector's weapon. It is free to acquire and hold. However, it is forbidden to sell them to minors.

Price: 940 €

Period: 19th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Excellent condition

Material: Other

Reference: 1487853
Availability: In stock