Original French Flintlock Officer Pistol by Coignet Dating from the French and Indian Wars Category_Receiver the shoulder strap and carrier

the shoulder strap and carrier (harness set) are comprised of thick sturdy brown webbing with black leather stopper securing strap

this color of cloth was also started to be used on the bidon themselves but other colors were also used with the ersatz type uniforms that were being used during this period such as brown courderoy

Officially known as: Saddlery

The Chinese Communists used the DP in the Korean War and copied the DPM as the Type 53

While the Springfield Model 1866 Rifle had performed very well in service

Original French Flintlock Officer Pistol by Coignet Dating from the French and Indian Wars Category_Receiver the shoulder strap and carrierOriginal Item: Only One Available. Dating from the 1750s this fine flintlock pistol was made and signed by the famous French family of gun makers COIGNET of St. Etienne. Starting in 1744 they continued in business until just after Napoleon's defeat in 1815. They were known for furnishing aristocratic officers with privately purchased side arms of high quality. This lovely pistol is no exception. Features of note include; all brass mounts, the wood