Original French Napoleonic Silver Decorated Flintlock Holster Pistol by Fatou of Paris c.1796-1805
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Original Item: One of a Kind. This is a very nice Flintlock Pistol of Classical French Manufacture signed by FATOU of PARIS, who worked from 1796 at 8 Rue St. Denis in Paris, and who then moved to 844 Rue du Bacq in VERSAILLES in 1805. The fine quality walnut stock is very artistically inlaid with silver wire in great swirls. The pistol has all solid SILVER mounts. The Butt Cap, Trigger Guard, Side plate, escutcheon and ram rod pipes are all heavily embossed with military designs including Cannons, Standards and Banners.
It has a two stage 11" barrel, which is octagonal at the rear, turning to round at the front. Complete with its original ramrod. Following Napoleon Bonaparte's "Egyptian Campaign" of 1798 many French Officer's favored the exotic flamboyance of Middle East in firearm decoration.
A very fine French private purchase Officer's Flintlock holster pistol C. 1796 to 1805. Fully cleaned, looking wonderful and ready to display!
Specifications:
Year of Manufacture: c.1796-1805
Caliber: about .67" pistol
Ammunition Type: Lead Ball & Powder
Barrel Length: 11 inches
Overall Length: 18 inches
Action: Flintlock Side Action
Feed System: Muzzle-Loaded
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