Original Excellent French Revolution Era Iron Mounted Gendarme Flintlock Pistol circa 1780 19th Century Hugo Schneider AG

Hugo Schneider AG

Leather sweatband with ball cotton lining

A copy of his draft registration card is attached

This example was purchased recently

The Black painted steel barrel has very little paint loss

Original Excellent French Revolution Era Iron Mounted Gendarme Flintlock Pistol circa 1780 19th Century Hugo Schneider AGOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a small Flintlock pistol from the French Revolution Era, as carried (in a large pocket) by French Gendarmes (Policemen) during the late 1700s and early 1800s. These were standard issue during "The Terror" following the formation of the First French Republic, and stayed in service for thirty or so years, until the end of Napoleon's First Empire. The pistol is equipped with a 5 inch barrel and has an overall