FRANCE, Epoque Restauration (modifié) Imperial Manufacture of Saint Etienne. Modified flintlock percussion cavalry pistol, model An IX / An XIII. Signed lock. Round barrel, with three sides, of which a broad rounded one, towards the thunder dated 1809 and punch of BLACHON [B]. Smooth. Caliber 17 mm. Breechblock marked "Mle An 9". Walnut barrel, with trace of marking at the back of the counterplate. Brass fittings, with the punch of POZON [P crowned]. Barrel length: 20 cm - Total length: 34.5 cm. Without ramrod. Split stock, shocks and scratches on the barrel, three X's engraved behind the mouthpiece; general oxidation; very hard spring (to be revised); nut on the lock.