FRANCE, Second Empire Manufacture Impériale de Châtellerault. Cavalry pistol, model 1822 TBis built new. Percussion lock on capsule, signed. Smooth, round barrel, then sideways to thunder, dated C. 1856 and marked M.I. and 17.6 A[lésé], with hallmarks. Cal. 17 mm. Walnut shaft and stock. Iron and brass fittings, hallmarked. Ring cap. Model iron ramrod. Barrel length: 20 cm - Overall length: 34.5 cm. Scratches and bumps from use; some oxidation; black stained wood, some small cracks and chips; metal parts previously cleaned.