France, First Empire (1804-1814). - Lot 10

France, First Empire (1804-1814). An XIII model Marine flintlock pistol by Manufacture Impériale de St Étienne, 1811. Cal. 17.6 mm. All metal parts with slight gray patina. Smooth, round barrel with thunder flats, dated "C 1811" and stamped "B" crown for Antoine BLACHON, controller of cannons from 1798 to 1812. The tailstock is marked "Mle AN 13". Lock marked "Mre Impériale de St Etienne" and hallmarked "J" under crown for JAVELLE, lock controller from 1785 to 1812. Short-barreled walnut stock stamped, partly legible, "THIV... DORON" and stamped "32", brass cap not stamped. The brass and steel fittings are hallmarked "H" under "fleururette" for Jean-Batiste HARDY, controller of fittings from 1810 to 1813. Original nailhead steel ramrod present and stamped "F" under crown (?) (partly legible). Steel belt hook. Functional mechanism with two clear, play-free cocking notches. Clean inside barrel. Complete. 35 cm (barrel 20 cm). (The stock is surrounded on the left side by the breech pin. Good condition.)