Original Napoleonic French "Versailles" Style Rifled Officer's Percussion Converted Pistol by Michel Berleur of Liège with Set Trigger c. 1800 British Lancer which we were unfortunately not

which we were unfortunately not able to read or translate

This 53" long

was augmented by a temporary school at Naval Hospital Brooklyn

They DID take part in the Battle of NEW ORLEANS on January 8th 1815

The chevron on the left sleeve is also retained very nicely

Original Napoleonic French "Versailles" Style Rifled Officer's Percussion Converted Pistol by Michel Berleur of Liège with Set Trigger c. 1800 British Lancer which we were unfortunately notOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a lovely French Napoleonic Officer's Pistol, made very much in the high end French style of the day, known as the "Versailles" style. Designed by famed gunsmith Nicolas Nol Boutet, this pattern pistols were very popular and extensively made for French Officers. This example was made in Lige, Belgium, a gunmaking center even today, which at the time was controlled by France. It has an octagonal 8 3 4 inch