FRANCE, Second Empire Manufacture Impériale de Tulle. Cavalry pistol, model 1822 TBis, built new. Percussion lock on capsule, signed. Barrel smooth, round, then with sides towards the thunder, date illegible and marked 17.6 A[lésé] and "411", with punches, model indicated on the tail of breech. Cal. 17.8 mm. Walnut butt and stock, marked "411", "Châtel[leraul]t" and stamped "M.I....". Brass fittings, hallmarked. Ring cap. Barrel length: 20 cm - Overall length: 35 cm. Without ramrod. Scratches and bumps from use; oxidation, even corrosion; a few small cracks and chips.