Original French Napoleonic 1st Empire Officers Percussion Pistol converted from Flintlock MG 34 Buffer & Butt Stock They were known as PRIVATEERS

They were known as PRIVATEERS who were authorized by the crown to attack and sack the ships of British enemies

GERMANY 1944

There can be no more dramatic relic of the Battle of Britain

you cause to be levied paid and satisfied unto the Overseer of the

where they garrisoned the farm at HOUGOUMONT on the right flank of the British and Allied army

Original French Napoleonic 1st Empire Officers Percussion Pistol converted from Flintlock MG 34 Buffer & Butt Stock They were known as PRIVATEERSOriginal Item: Only One Available. This nice pistol probably started life as a Flintlock pistol for an Officer circa 1810 and later, perhaps 1830 being converted to the Percussion ignition system. This was a common practice as the time, as the time and cost of conversion was far less than a new weapon. It is fitted with an 8" smooth bore barrel of approximately . 65 bore and measures 14" in overall length. The pistol is fitted with a fine Walnut