FRANCE, Premier Empire Imperial Manufacture of Saint Etienne. Flintlock cavalry pistol, model An IX / An XIII. Signed lock. Round barrel, with three sides, of which a broad round one, towards the thunder dated 1806 and punch of BLACHON [B]. Smooth. Caliber 17 mm. Breechblock marked "Mle An 9". Walnut stock, dated C.B. 1806 and marked BERELON on the back of the counterplate. Brass fittings, hallmarked. With an iron nailhead ramrod. Barrel length: 20 cm - Total length: 34.5 cm. Some chips, numerous shocks and scratches on the barrel, with notches on the stock; general oxidation; missing hammer jaw, spring does not hold armed (to be revised); very dirty brass fitting.