Lot Essay
Pistols of this type were introduced in July 1814 and were in service for less than eighteen months; they were issued to no more than 255 men.
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CIRCA 1814
Details
A RARE PAIR OF FRENCH LOUIS XVIII RESTORATION PERIOD REGULATION FLINTLOCK LIGHT CAVALRY HOLSTER PISTOLS
circa 1814
Constructed as a pair, with 7 7/8in octagonal sighted barrels decorated with simple punched engraved bands at the breeches and muzzles, each struck with a gilt fleur-de-lys mark on the breech, engraved barrel tangs with back-sight, sparsely engraved bevelled locks, walnut full stocks. chequered butts, full engraved iron mounts, and original iron ramrods, Liège proof.
13½in (2)
circa 1814
Constructed as a pair, with 7 7/8
13½
Literature
G. Dintroz and Alaric, Les Pistolets de Chevau-Légers sous l'Ancien Régime et la Restauration, G.d.A., No. 261, December 1995
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