Original French Officers Percussion Pistol made at Châtellerault with Octagon Twist Steel Rifled Barrel - dated 1845 German Mauser 98k K98 Collins was a favorite of

Collins was a favorite of the 21st Army Group commander

this mirrors the Charlesville Pattern muskets but has a Brown Bess type lock marked TATHAM & SON

with a complete liner and WWII date

The album features dozens of original photos with lots of captions naming

a relatively long career (34 years) for a swordsmith of that era

Original French Officers Percussion Pistol made at Châtellerault with Octagon Twist Steel Rifled Barrel - dated 1845 German Mauser 98k K98 Collins was a favorite ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice French Officer's percussion pistol, which looks to have been custom ordered with some very interesting features. The most noticeable is the lovely octagonal twisted steel barrel, which has a large rifle bore measuring about 0. 69" 17. 7mm. The barrel is dated 1845 on the right side, and bears French proofs on the left. The lock is marked : Mre. R'le de de Chtellerault This is the abbreviation for