FRANCE, Second Empire Manufacture Impériale de Tulle. Cavalry pistol, model 1822 TBis, built new. Percussion lock on capsule, signed. Smooth, round barrel, then sideways to thunder, dated T.1857 and marked 17.6 A[lésé] and "6134", with hallmarks, pattern indicated on breech tail (faded). Cal. 18 mm. Walnut butt and stock, marked "184" (crossed out), "6134", "Châtel[leraul]t" and stamped "M.I....". Previously cleaned. Brass and iron fittings, hallmarked. Ring cap. Iron tulip-head ramrod. Barrel length: 19 cm - Overall length: 35 cm. Scratches and bumps from use; oxidation; a few small cracks and chips; missing mantelpiece.