Original U.S. Civil War Era French Modèle 1822 Percussion Converted Pistol - dated 1837 Martini-Henry Parts (BROAD ARROW)

(BROAD ARROW)

A very good example

though the fore stock is quite worn from handling next to the receiver

especially during the Battle of Saint-Mihiel and the Meuse-Argonne offensives

for rest and recreation

Original U.S. Civil War Era French Modèle 1822 Percussion Converted Pistol - dated 1837 Martini-Henry Parts (BROAD ARROW)Original Item: Only One Available As used in the U. S. Civil War. This started life as a French Modle 1822 Flintlock pistol, one of the last flintlock models put into service. In the years since it was produced, it was both converted to percussion, most likely in 1837, which is the date marked on the butt plate. We can tell from the lock plate that there definitely used to be a pan and frizzen installed. There are some additional markings, which may