Original French Modèle 1837 Navy Percussion Pistol made at Tulle Arsenal with Belt Hook U.S. Equipment but after driving Beauregard's men

but after driving Beauregard's men from their outer entrenchments on the 15th

- Second Company Governor's Horse Guard - Newtown

The sweatband exhibits some small cracks

retained by polished rivets

though the fuse on top is missing

Original French Modèle 1837 Navy Percussion Pistol made at Tulle Arsenal with Belt Hook U.S. Equipment but after driving Beauregard's menOriginal Item: Only One Available. Here we have a lovely example of a French Modle 1837 Navy Percussion pistol, complete with the original belt hook still present on the left side. Holsters were impractical at sea, and the leather would quickly be degraded by the sea environment, so a pistol that could be fastened over the belt was preferable. To prevent loss, the ramrod is a "captured" type, attached with a swivel at the front of the barrel. The