Original Crimean War Era French Officer's Rifled Percussion Pistol by Châtellerault - dated 1853 Category_MG 34 Reciever Assembly After firing several targets for

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Original Crimean War Era French Officer's Rifled Percussion Pistol by Châtellerault - dated 1853 Category_MG 34 Reciever Assembly After firing several targets forOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a mid 19th Century French percussion pistol, most likely made and customized for a French Army Officer. It is signed on the percussion back action lock: Manuf're. Imp. de Chtellerault J. MICHEL This really is a most elegant officer's pistol. It has fine walnut wood stock which is checkered on the grip. It is equipped with full iron mounts including original brass tipped ram rod. The