French Tulle Arsenal Model 1822 .700 Calibre Muzzle Loading Dragoon Cavalry Percussion Pistol, St Etienne Arsenal Marked Stock Regiment Marked ‘D1’ (1st Regiment Of Dragoons) With Iron Powder Measure Ram Rod. Sn 21393:22 .75 Muzzleloader

French Tulle Arsenal Model 1822 .700 Calibre Muzzle Loading Dragoon Cavalry Percussion Pistol, St Etienne Arsenal Marked Stock Regiment Marked ‘D1’ (1st Regiment Of Dragoons) With Iron Powder Measure Ram Rod. Sn 21393:22 - 21393:22

An original French Model 1822 Tulle Arsenal Cavalry pistol. Many of these pistols were carried by Confederate troops in the American Civil war supplied by their French allies. This French Dragoon marked pistol has a Walnut Stock with regulation brass fittings. The wood has impressed roundel and number 2144 (illustrated) together with ‘St Etienne’ arsenal and ‘D1’ Regiment mark to the French 1st Regiment Of Dragoons. The brass has several inspection marks. The wood is all original with just bumps and bruises to be expected. The lock plate is stamped with ‘Tulle Arsenal’ detail. The 7 ¾” sighted barrel has matching number ‘2144’. The pistol’s smooth bore has staining and residue consistent with age and service use. The pistol retains the original iron ramrod with hollow powder measure tip. The pistol cocks and dry fires with a strong action. The pistol’s butt has an iron military lanyard ring. This is a fine example of this pistol, substantial and well made. The price includes UK delivery. NB As an antique percussion pistol no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 21393:22

£745.00