THE FIRST CIRCA 1800, THE SECOND DATED 1823
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A French 20-Bore Flintlock Pistol Of Gendarmerie Type, And A 20-Bore Model 1816 French Flintlock Gendarmerie Pistol
The first circa 1800, the second dated 1823
The first with later 'St. Etienne' inscription on the lock, full stock, brass mounts including spring-retained muzzle band, and later ramrod; the second with faint 'Maubeuge' inscription on the lock (top jaw and screw replaced), three-quarter stock (bruised), iron mounts, and iron ramrod
10in. (26cm.) and 9in. (24.2cm.) (2)
The first circa 1800, the second dated 1823
The first with later 'St. Etienne' inscription on the lock, full stock, brass mounts including spring-retained muzzle band, and later ramrod; the second with faint 'Maubeuge' inscription on the lock (top jaw and screw replaced), three-quarter stock (bruised), iron mounts, and iron ramrod
10in. (26cm.) and 9in. (24.2cm.) (2)