Original French Napoleonic 1st Empire Officers Percussion Pistol converted from Flintlock Gift Card Condition is very good with

Condition is very good with only minor blemishes in the finish and completely functional

these were "left over" from British Brown Bess Muskets converted to percussion cap system in 1839

These helmets commonly called the "Gladiator" style were supplemented with M35

On completion of jump training the lst and 2nd Battalions moved on to Mackall while the 3rd remained at Benning to complete fill-up

barrel steel

Original French Napoleonic 1st Empire Officers Percussion Pistol converted from Flintlock Gift Card Condition is very good withOriginal 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