A model 1731 cavalry pistol, of the Gard du Corps. Round barrel with smooth bore in 18 mm calibre, slightly flattened on top, and with a master's mark and fleur-de-lys under the forearm on the left. Smooth flintlock with a facetted pan. Beautiful walnut stock with iron furniture, professionally repaired in places. Branded "B" to the left of the trigger guard. Wooden ramrod. Length 55 cm. An extremely rare pistol. The stamp on the left side presumably stands for "St. Etienne-Carrier", the founder of the first factory there. historic, historical, 18th century, ha,

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