FRANCE, early 19th century Pair of officer's pistols. Flat-bodied flintlock locks, converted to capsule percussion. Octagonal barrels, marked "Canon tordu" in gold. Mouths highlighted with two gold fillets. Smooth. Cal. 14 mm. Walnut crossbars and barrels. Cut-out iron fittings. Barrel lengths: 14 and 14.3 cm - Total length: 27.5 cm. As is. Scratches, bumps and a few cracks; one hammer screw missing; metal parts oxidized, even corroded; rods broken off flush with housings.