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SUPERB FRENCH NAPOLEONIC 1st EMPIRE OFFICER FLINTLOCK PISTOL by PENIET:

In fine untouched condition. 100% authentic. 12 inch overall length. 15mm caliber. Extra fine hairline rifling. Fine metal bearing a pleasing and smooth age patina throughout. Very well signed Peniet A Paris on lock plate. Fine engraved decor on all metal parts.  Fine walnut stock showing some light and minor handling marks. Finely checkered grip. Excellent action. Barrel retaining most of its original gilt finish. A splendid and high quality Napoleonic pistol !

$9750

 

NOTE: Peniet ; Gun maker in Paris from 1785 to 1810. Gun maker of the King before Napoleon. One of Nicolas-Noel Boutet main competitors. 

On display in the Army Museum in Paris (Invalides) are some very similar Peniet made pistols (pair) presented by Napoleon to Marshal Davout in 1810.

 

 

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