Modern display replica of Napoleon’s personal flintlock pistol made in 1806 by Jean-Baptiste Gribeauval of St. Etienne and is preserved in a French museum. It was used as Napoleon’s traveling pistol and carried in his overcoat. Napoleon's insignia is displayed on the grip, One example of many commercially available representations of this famous pistol.
Marks and Stamps: (top of breech) MLE AN 13 (Lock plate) M. imp St EtienneAccession Number: 7 | Period of Use: |
Type: Black powder pistol | War Zones: Napoleonic Wars |
Country of Origin: Unknown (Spain?) | Type Date: 1806 |
Manufacturer: Unknown | Serial Number: none |
Manufacture Date: unknown modern | Calibre/Ammunition: |
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Cyclic Rate: single shot | Length Barrel: |
Deactivation Certificate Number: Replica |