FRANCE, vers 1850-1860 GASTINNE RENETTE Officer's percussion cap pistol. Flat-body lock engraved with scrolls and shells, edged with a twisted ribbon. Round-bodied hammer, decorated en suite. Octagonal bronzed barrel, broadly rifled, marked "Fni par Gastinne Renette à Paris". Cal. 11 mm. Walnut shaft and stock with squared reserves and carved foliage, bearing a n° 130. Carved iron fittings, such as trigger guard with finger rest, faceted oval pommel, engraved and en suite, and turned fretel. Barrel length: 27.5 cm. - Total length: 43 cm. Wear and scratches to the patina; numerous dents to the wood; sensitive spring.