Original French Napoleonic 1st Empire Officers Percussion Pistol converted from Flintlock Martini-Henry Rifles Aircraft a write-off

Aircraft a write-off

The embossed butt cover to the bottom of the ball is brass as is the only barrel band to front

though the securing snap is broken (all pieces included)

Radio Operator: Carl Anderon

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Original French Napoleonic 1st Empire Officers Percussion Pistol converted from Flintlock Martini-Henry Rifles Aircraft a write-offOriginal Item: Only One Available. This nice pistol probably started life as a Flintlock pistol for an Officer circa 1810 and later, perhaps 1830 being converted to the Percussion ignition system. This was a common practice as the time, as the time and cost of conversion was far less than a new weapon. It is fitted with an 8" smooth bore barrel of approximately . 65 bore and measures 14" in overall length. The pistol is fitted with a fine Walnut