A 22-Bore French Model 1837 Percussion Naval Pistol, And A 20-Bore French Model 1842 Percussion Gendarmerie Pistol

THE FIRST CIRCA 1840, THE SECOND CIRCA 1845

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A 22-Bore French Model 1837 Percussion Naval Pistol, And A 20-Bore French Model 1842 Percussion Gendarmerie Pistol
The first circa 1840, the second circa 1845
The first with patent breech and integral tang, the latter stamped 'M.le 1837', rounded back-action lock stamped 'M.re R.le de Chatellerault', half-stock, iron and brass mounts, belt hook, lanyard ring, and stirrup ramrod; the second with indistinct 'M.le 1842' stamp on the tang, indistinct 'St. Etienne' marking on the back-action lock, three-quarter stock, iron mounts, and later ramrod (some wear and pitting)
11in. (29.8cm.) and 9in. (24.2cm.) (2)