Original French 1840 Percussion Pocket Pistol by Leclerc of Paris Antique Gun Parts Both the receiver and trigger

Both the receiver and trigger group have inspection stamps

M1 and M1A1

but it takes the P58

In early 1945 after the German collapse at the Battle of the Bulge and being in full retreat from the Red Army in the east there was serious concern that AH in his final madness might resort to poison gas as a last ditch measure

Virtually unissued condition with WWII dates and makers markings

Original French 1840 Percussion Pocket Pistol by Leclerc of Paris Antique Gun Parts Both the receiver and triggerOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a small single shot percussion pistol with screw off octagonal 2. 25 barrel, the entire overall length being just 6. 5. The hidden trigger flips out when the gun is cocked as the intent was that this was a hidden weapon only to be used if accosted whilst out and about. Minimal engraving, just a solid little gun for both a gentleman or even a lady. Nicely marked Leclerc Paris on the barrel, features a fold