Original French Napoleonic 1st Empire Officers Percussion Pistol converted from Flintlock Martini-Henry Rifles The crossguard is a typical

The crossguard is a typical WKC example is still outstanding showing little to no wear

The embossed butt cover to the bottom of the ball is brass as is the only barrel band to front

rather than kill

now fully cleaned

though the securing snap is broken (all pieces included)

Original French Napoleonic 1st Empire Officers Percussion Pistol converted from Flintlock Martini-Henry Rifles The crossguard is a typicalOriginal Item: Only One Available. This nice pistol probably started life as a Flintlock pistol for an Officer circa 1810 and later, perhaps 1830 being converted to the Percussion ignition system. This was a common practice as the time, as the time and cost of conversion was far less than a new weapon. It is fitted with an 8" smooth bore barrel of approximately . 65 bore and measures 14" in overall length. The pistol is fitted with a fine Walnut