FRANCE, Second Empire Manufacture Impériale de Châtellerault Gendarmerie officer's pistol, model 1836. Signed back plate, percussion on capsule. Barrel rifled, round, then with thunderbolt sides. Stamped J. and L. and dated 1862 M. Cal. 15 mm. Walnut shaft and stock. Iron fittings with opening pommel cap (cleaned). Iron ramrod with pierced head, marked 76 (locked in its housing). Barrel length: 12 cm - Overall length: 24.6 cm. Scratches and numerous knocks, notably to the barrel; crack to the wood, partially masked by the lowered hammer; corroded, incomplete mantelpiece.