Original French Modèle 1837 Navy Percussion Pistol made at Châtellerault Arsenal with Belt Hook Rear Sight Assembly The interior paint is retained

The interior paint is retained as well

they may have been easier to use

as well as "door close" dent about 16 inches up from the drag

Along the transition there are faint NIE crystals visible

The 105×617mmR cartridge was originally developed from the 84 mm (3

Original French Modèle 1837 Navy Percussion Pistol made at Châtellerault Arsenal with Belt Hook Rear Sight Assembly The interior paint is retainedOriginal Item: Only One Available. Here we have a fantastic example of a French Modle 1837 Navy Percussion pistol, complete with the original belt hook still present on the left side. Holsters were impractical at sea, and the leather would quickly be degraded by the sea environment, so a pistol that could be fastened over the belt was preferable. To prevent loss, the ramrod is a "captured" type, attached with a swivel at the front of the barrel. The