TWO FRENCH MODEL 1837 PISTOLS.

TWO FRENCH MODEL 1837 PISTOLS. SN NSN. Cal. 60. Pistol 1) 6-1/2″ bbl marked “M 1837” on tang. Side of bbl marked “LC” with a second, illegible mark. Right side of breech dated “1839”. Backaction lock is marked “Mr” over “DE TULLE” for manufactured at the royal armory at Tulle. Swivel ramrod is orig to gun. Lock is retained by 2 screw sideplate with belt hook originating off forward screw. Pistol 2) 6-1/2″ bbl marked “M 1837” on tang. Side of bbl marked “LC” with a second, illegible mark. Backaction lock is marked “MRde” over “Chatellerault” indicating manufacture at the royal armory at Chatellerault. Swivel ramrod is orig to gun. Lock is retained by 2 screw sideplate with belt hook originating off forward screw. CONDITION: Pistol 1) All metalwork is in very nice condition and still retains the lanyard ring on buttcap. Pistol 2) Wood is darker and has a 1/2″ triangular chip of wood missing behind front band. 4-32982 PS56 (2,500-3,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1663	$1,150.00	TWO FRENCH MODEL 1837 PISTOLS. SN NSN. Cal. 60. Pistol 1) 6-1/2″ bbl marked “M 1837” on tang. Side of bbl marked “LC” with a second, illegible mark. Right side of breech dated “1839”. Backaction lock is marked “Mr” over “DE TULLE” for manufactured at the royal armory at Tulle. Swivel ramrod is orig to gun. Lock is retained by 2 screw sideplate with belt hook originating off forward screw. Pistol 2) 6-1/2″ bbl marked “M 1837” on tang. Side of bbl marked “LC” with a second, illegible mark. Backaction lock is marked “MRde” over “Chatellerault” indicating manufacture at the royal armory at Chatellerault. Swivel ramrod is orig to gun. Lock is retained by 2 screw sideplate with belt hook originating off forward screw. CONDITION: Pistol 1) All metalwork is in very nice condition and still retains the lanyard ring on buttcap. Pistol 2) Wood is darker and has a 1/2″ triangular chip of wood missing behind front band. 4-32982 PS56 (2,500-3,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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