FRANCE, époque Louis XV et période révolutionnaire Pair of officer's pistols. Flintlock locks and swan-neck hammers, with flat bodies, outlined with fillets and leaves. Barrels round, then square, with black patina and gilding (thunder and muzzle). Smooth. Cal. 14 mm. Saint Étienne proofhouse mark (palms under crown) and "P*D". Long walnut shafts, molded around the metal parts, with teardrops, and rocaille leaf at the thunder. LE PUY" markings above the stocks and Phrygian cap on pike. Cut-iron fittings with fillet decoration, including pommel with braces. With wooden ramrod and brown horn tip. Barrel length: 16.5 cm - Overall length: 29.5 cm. Scratches and bumps from use; a few small cracks and chips to the wood, cracks, splits and restorations under the barrel noses; some wear to the patina; eats to the ramrod.