Original French Napoleonic Flintlock Pocket Pistol by Cheron of Paris - Circa 1780-1820 Fusee Spring & Cover This rifle has definitely seen

This rifle has definitely seen extensive service

In 1815 the final defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte at the Battle of Waterloo closed the doors on the Emperor's ambitions and French Military dominance in Europe

still attached to the medal

• Horn handle private purchase pen knife

Major General John Shirley Wood

Original French Napoleonic Flintlock Pocket Pistol by Cheron of Paris - Circa 1780-1820 Fusee Spring & Cover This rifle has definitely seenOriginal Item: Only One Available. Here we have a lovely Napoleonic Era French flintlock pocket pistol, marked CHERON on the lock and A PARIS on the top of the half octagonal barrel. We have not been able to find any information on this maker, however there were many working in Paris at the time which to this day remain unidentified, which is unlikely to change in the future. The pistol is small and easily concealable, the design being essentially a