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"French Model 1842 Gendarme Pistol (AH6394) Guns International #: 101625517 Seller's Inventory #: AH6394 Category: Antique Pistols - Percussion - Antique Pistols - 1500-1850 Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: Collectors Firearms Company: CollectorsFirearms, Inc Member Since: 3/6/07 First Name: E-commerce Last Name: Department State: Texas Zip: 77063 Country: United States Phone: (832) 360-1771 Fax: (713) 781-6407 Platinum Seller Number of Active Listings: 9079 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Payment Types Accepted: M/C, VISA, American Express and Discover Description: " This Model 1842 Gendarmerie percussion pistol was manufactured in 1848 by the National Armory at Tulle. It is approx. 9.5"" in overall length. The approx. 5"" round 60 caliber barrel has a very good smooth bore with areas of erosion. It has three proof marks within circles on the left flat reading from the breech C A (in intertwined circles) and C. It is stamped 1848 in front of the bolster and MN along with two proofs on the right flat. All metal is bright with light staining. The barrel tang is stamped Mle 1842. The lock is marked Mre Nle de Tulle (Manufacture by the National Armory of Tulle). There are small inspection marks on several other metal parts. The stock is fine with no chips or cracks, light usage dents and dings, and a very nice stamped rondel on the left flat. The action function correctly. This very nice example of the Model 1842 is a must for any French percussion pistol collection. SOLD Antique: Yes |