(A) SCARCE FRENCH 1849 MARINE AND NAVAL PISTOL.

This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/12/2022

Manufactured 1851 as per barrel date. Octagonal to round barrel with blade front sight on square island, notch rear sight mounted to tang. Octagonal section of barrel marked 'MN", "1851", "C" and "A" in lozenge, and "(Star) / M" proof on various flats. Barrel retained by brass strap which doubles as ramrod mouth. Captive ramrod retained by chain. Back action lock marked "Mre Nle de Chatellerault". Tang marked "Mle 1849". Appropriate small stamps throughout including belt hood, buttcap, backstrap, trigger guard, etc. Wood has numerous stamps in it including various proofs, and "BRIGAULD" and MN encircled by other characters, illegible. CONDITION: Very good. Metal essentially dove grey throughout, with some polish marks and staining from age that do not detract. Wood is good with numerous impressions and handling marks, and a few minor chips. Brass buttcap has some verdigris forming around perimeter. Normal halo from lanyard loop. A nice example of a rare gun. EMW

Name

Value

Barrel Length

6 - 3/4"

Caliber/Bore

.60 Smoothbore

FFL Status

Antique

Manufacturer

Chatellerault

Model

Model 1849