£425
A French Napoleonic First Empire military flintlock cavalry pistol, Model An XIII type, dated 1807, the iron smooth-bore barrel with associated inspection marks, walnut stock bearing a circular arsenal cartouche inscribed “MY 1807” with “E.F.” (Empire Français) to the centre and further J and N inspection marks, the lock plate with traces of a worn cursive Imperial manufactory inscription, fitted with brass pan and regulation brass furniture including barrel band, trigger guard, side plate and rounded butt cap, various components bearing further inspection stamps including M and N. Circa 1807.
Condition: extensive age and service wear throughout, with oxidation and pitting to the ironwork, rubbing and bruising to the stock and considerable wear to the lock inscription. The cock incomplete, lacking upper jaw and screw, and ramrod absent. Untested and sold as an antique collector's item.
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