France - de défense - modèle gravé - SA - Flintlock - Pistol - 11mm cal

superb flintlock pistol, front-loading, equipped with a safety, luxury version, chest engraved with weapon motifs, first empire period (late 18th - very early 19th century) . it works perfectly mechanically with a very clear percussion, the half-loaded and loaded positions perform well, functional safety. - finely engraved chest with centred cylinder - 60 mm barrel, 11 mm calibre - ‘Water drop’ butt made of lovely walnut. - Retracting and foldable trigger very nice collectable from the Napoleon I period, with the small marks, traces and scratches from wear and handing during its 200 years of age (see photos) , but still in exceptional working condition and appearance. pistol is shipped with its metallic loading rod, with signs of wear and handling but perfectly functional. The bullet shown in the photo is from a later period and is not the correct calibre (9 mm) . Shipping with signature required upon receipt with insured value