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FRENCH MILITARY PERCUSSION (converted) PISTOL--Model 1822 Guns International #: 100669008 Seller's Inventory #: 157 Category: Antique Pistols - 1500-1850 - Military Pistols - Antique Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: romsey Company: ---- Member Since: 6/14/13 First Name: warren Last Name: ralph State: California Zip: 92103-5115 Country: United States Phone: (619) 323-1405 Fax: Number of Active Listings: 99 Total Number of Listings: 345 Seller: Private Seller Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. --- Payment Types Accepted: USPO money order,personal check Description: A nice example of a  very solid/sturdy French military pistol- Model 1822 believed  converted from flintlock to percussion action in 1861.  The conversion  was very neatly done as the pictures indicate and most likely performed at the L Etienne Armory where  the pistol was made. There are many  military and proof marks including  three  stamped in the wood on the left side above the trigger. The action is very strong. . The ramrod  is also a powder measure/ loading rod. There is a lanyard ring  in the butt. The front sight is a rounded ramp style.  The barrel, lock, backstrap and part of the trigger guard  were finished in bright steel. The hammer appears to have been blued with some color remaining. The butt cap, trigger guard and side plate/barrel strap are brass. The metal is in very good condition . This pistol has obviously seen some action. The walnut stock is nicely grained and is in very good condition with no splits, cracks or lost wood  and very few dings or handling marks. The barrel tang is marked :1822" which would be the year of manufacture as a flintlock. The wood stampings are probably regimental markings. It is .70 caliber and the barrel is 7 & 3/4" long. The overall length is 14". The action is very strong! This is an antique so no FFL is required. It may be sent directly to a new proud owner. Price is plus a shipping charge SEE other modern & antique pistols & 100 powder flasks which make nice birthday & Xmas gifts (& good investments) A NO interest payment plan is available Price: $850.00 Antique: Yes Manufacturer: L. Etienne (France) Model: Model 1822 Serial Number: none Barrel Length: 7 3/4 Caliber Info: .70 Condition: Very Good + Metal Condition: Very Good Wood Condition: Very Good + Bore Condition: Very good- clean Barrels: one Barrel Type: round Action: Percussion?converted Triggers: one Stock: walnut Finish: Steel/Brass Weight: approx. 2.& 1/2 pounds Sights: Front & rear Manufacture Date: 1822/1861 (conv& Engraving: no Item Location: California-San Diego