18th CENTURY FRENCH CONVERSION PISTOL

Built in the mid 18th century and converted from flintlock to percussion. This is a fairly ornate. The lock is stamped Rameotte which would indicate a French origin. The barrel measures 13" and has a .65 bore. The last 6" from muzzle is wrapped in decorative brass sheath. Stock has silver wire inlay. The trigger guard and thimble is decorated brass with a very large brass pommel. The side plate is also die cut brass. The barrel and lock are made of steel or iron and are finished in the white. The lock has some delicate border engraving. The barrel has two distinct PM touch-marks which are also French which further indicates that this is a French made gun although the decorated brass barrel sleeve and wire inlay have a Middle Eastern look. The lock is a dull gray patina. The barrel is also gray patina with some age spotting. A very ornate French Flintlock. The stock is in very good condition with note to a 1" sliver missing on right side at top of lock. There is also a vintage brass repair at upper tang and pommel is a bit loose. A