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Fine French Pre-CW 1837 Dated Navy Pistol Military Pistol W/ Belt Hook and Anchor
Guns International #: 102804581 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Handguns - French Pistols - Antique Pistols - Percussion
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Seller: lope
Company: Hansen & Hansen Arms & Antiquities
Member Since: 1/28/11
State: Connecticut
Country: United States
Premium Seller
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Bank Check, Money Order, Personal Check
About Us: We are Tom LoPiano and John R. (Jay) Hansen Jr. owners of Hansen & Hansen Arms & Antiquities. We specialize in fine and unusual collectible firearms and military items of all types and time periods. Modern firearms, Curio & Relic and antique. Civil War a specialty as well as German lugers. From flintlock arms and edged weapons of the Revolutionary war to arms manufactured in the present- we actively buy and sell all firearms related collectibles, documents and autographs, photographs, uniforms, old newspapers, collectible ammunition, swords, decoys, etc. Retail shop open to public for buyers as well as customers who wish to sell. Appraisals for estates conducted for a fee. Free verbal appraisals to all visitors.
Description:
Fine French Pre-CW 1837 Dated Navy Pistol Military Pistol W/ Belt Hook and Anchor
Offered here as a new addition and will sell WITH NO RESERVE is this very fine 19th century French percussion naval pistol.
A fine example of a French Modèle 1837 Navy Percussion pistol, complete with the original belt hook still present on the left side. Holsters were impractical at sea, and the leather would quickly be degraded by the sea environment, so a pistol that could be fastened over the belt was preferable. To prevent loss, the ramrod is a "captured" type, attached with a swivel at the front of the barrel.
The barrel tang on this example is correctly and sharply marked Mle 183[7] surrounding the rear sight, and there are also some proof marks near the breech end of the barrel on the left side. There is a Naval "Anchor" proof stamped into the butt plate next to the lanyard ring, which was used to keep the pistol from falling to the decks or overboard.
The lock is marked:
M're R'le
de Chattelrault which is the abbreviation for Manufacture Royale de Chattelrault (also known as Manufacture d'Armes de Chattelrault), an Imperial Arsenal in southwestern France. This is also which is where the majority of Naval and Marine production guns were made during the mid 19th century, so there is definitely a possible naval connection.
The pistol has the standard 6 1/2 inch smoothbore barrel, 12 inches in overall length with brass and iron mountings. The stock has a mellow brown color, and a lovely patina. Mechanically fine and the bore of this very good as well.
These are relatively rare, and this is only the second example that we have been able to offer. Ready to display!
Specifications:
Year of Manufacture: 1837
Bore Diameter: 0.62"
Ammunition Type: Cap and Ball
Barrel Length: 6 1/2 inches
Overall Length: 12 inches
Action: Back Action Percussion
Feed System: Single Shot
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SOLD
Antique: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .63