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)
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)