Original French Officers Percussion Pistol made at Châtellerault with Octagon Twist Steel Rifled Barrel - dated 1845 German Mauser 98k K98 The F-1 was very widespread

The F-1 was very widespread during the first half of

this mirrors the Charlesville Pattern muskets but has a Brown Bess type lock marked TATHAM & SON

The blade displays use and age

The album features dozens of original photos with lots of captions naming

Original French Officers Percussion Pistol made at Châtellerault with Octagon Twist Steel Rifled Barrel - dated 1845 German Mauser 98k K98 The F-1 was very widespreadOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice French Officer's percussion pistol, which looks to have been custom ordered with some very interesting features. The most noticeable is the lovely octagonal twisted steel barrel, which has a large rifle bore measuring about 0. 69" 17. 7mm. The barrel is dated 1845 on the right side, and bears French proofs on the left. The lock is marked : Mre. R'le de de Chtellerault This is the abbreviation for