percussion pistol
 Saint-Etienne, France
 19th century


 This pistol was used in international shooting competitions.


 Steel, wood, silver, brass
 Overall length: 33 cm - Barrel length: 18.7 cm
 17 mm cal.


 Octagonal barrel, smoothbore, polished white; half-moon front sight. Breech tang with V-notch rear sight and guilloché screw.


 Fine engravings on all metal components.


 Dog with a crest and guilloché screw.
 Chimney mounted on a base attached to the cylinder head with a fire screen.
 All iron fittings.
 Walnut mount, short shaft, checkered grip, carved padded pommel.


 Oval cap nail. Silver-plated shoot piece and rosettes.


 Nail-headed chopstick


 Very good condition.