FRANCE, époque Premier Empire (1804-1815) Jean-Baptiste THOMAS in Saint Etienne. Flintlock boxlock pistol with forced bullet, signed below "J Bte Thomas à St Etienne". Round barrel; banded and beaded at the mouth. Repatinated in black. Smooth. Caliber 11 mm. Trigger tail retracted. Blade of safety. Stick in drowning with watermark with the inch. Length. barrel: 6.8 cm - Overall length: 16 cm. Screw of hammer unsuitable; tail of trigger blocked in position retracted. Spring to be re-examined not holding armed. Corrosion to the barrel; small accidents to the filigree, scratches and small shocks to the barrel. Jean-Baptiste THOMAS, juré syndic au banc d'épreuve de Saint Etienne during the First Empire.