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Gendarmerie officer's pistol, model 1836
France, Second Empire
Steel, wood
Overall length: 25; Barrel length: 13 cm
Barrel diameter: 15 mm
Rounded barrel 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 lozenge.
Tailstock with frog.
Lock marked "Mre. Imp. De Châtellerault".
Iron fittings. Nailhead ramrod.
Walnut frame. Hinged spring cap.
Control marks.
Very good condition.
Ref : 4778
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According to article L311-2 of the French Code de la sécurité intérieure, this collector's weapon is classified in category D. It is free to acquire and hold. We remind you that their sale is forbidden to minors.
Ref: 5KO75I6KEA