EUROPE, milieu du XIXème siècle B & Cie - S... LAROCHE. Large percussion pistol on capsule, probably from a pair (as it bears a number 2 on several parts). Chest engraved with oval friezes and signed and marked "Breveté", round barrel in spiral damascus, then with sides towards the thunder. Smooth finish. Caliber: 17 mm. Hound adorned with a leaf. Folding bayonet, spring-loaded, held by sliding iron trigger guard. Walnut stock with oval pommel. Brass sights and pommel ring. Metal oval thumb piece. Barrel length: 20.5 cm - Overall length: 34.8 cm. A few scratches and small knocks from use; a few small chips to the stocks; some oxidation.