FRANCE, Second Empire (1852-1870) Port Gendarmerie pistol, model 1822 T new. Unsigned percussion cap lock with worn hallmark, flat-bodied, round-bodied hammer. Round barrel, then with thunderbolt sides, marked "M.I." and dated "S 1865" and stamped. Smooth. Cal. 15 mm. Tailstock marked "Mle 1822 T". Stock and barrel, marked "TULLE" and "7", "4" and "E", in brown walnut. Punch-punched iron fittings with small anchor on cap. Model born without hook. Iron ramrod with nail head. Barrel length: 13 cm - Overall length: 24.5 cm. As is; scratches and a few knocks, some deep; tarnished metal showing old oxidation on all metal parts.