Original U.S. Civil War Era French Army Modèle 1822 Percussion Converted Pistol Brown Bess The markings are retained on

The markings are retained on both the inside as well as the bottom of the rubber soles

probably made in late 1859

for in terms of 230 years

A strong pull on the rope causes the striker release plate to be drawn from the igniter body

Brigadier General Jimmy Doolittle formally assumed 12th AF command with Colonel Hoyt S

Original U.S. Civil War Era French Army Modèle 1822 Percussion Converted Pistol Brown Bess The markings are retained onOriginal Item: Only One Available As used in the U. S. Civil War. This started life as a French Modle 1822 Flintlock pistol, one of the last flintlock models put into service. In the years since it was produced, it was converted to percussion, most likely for export to the U. S. Civil War market. We can tell from the lock plate that there definitely used to be a pan and frizzen installed. There are some additional markings, which may be rack or unit