FRANCE, July Monarchy (1830-1848) Manufacture Royale de Tulle. Marine pistol, model 1837. Percussion rear plate on capsule, signed "Mre Rle de Tulle". Round barrel, then with thunderbolt sides, with hallmarks. Dated 1839. Smooth. Cal. 15 mm. Tailstock marked "Mle 1837". Walnut shaft and stock. Iron belt hook, lock plate and trigger guard. Brass fittings. Nail rod on iron stirrup. Tip too large to fit inside barrel. Barrel length: 15.4 cm - Overall length: 29.3 cm. Gun cleaned. As is; scratches and bumps from use; cracked stock. Approximately 29,000 made between 1837 and 1842.