Original Early 18th Century Matched Pair of High End French Modèle 1733 Flintlock Officer Pistols by J. Louis Blachon of St. Etienne - Circa 1740 Display Guns & Parts Sets There is however still some

There is however still some of the original bluing retained in the flutes between the barrels

still glossy with no deterioration or cracking we can see

enabling it to launch a "Mills Bomb" grenade in an arc trajectory

" stamp for added authenticity

The Office

Original Early 18th Century Matched Pair of High End French Modèle 1733 Flintlock Officer Pistols by J. Louis Blachon of St. Etienne - Circa 1740 Display Guns & Parts Sets There is however still someOriginal items: One of a Kind Pair. This is a fantastic set of highly decorated early 18th Century French Modle 1733 Flintlock Officer pistols, dating to approximately 1740. They are truly works of art, and are believed to have been used by a member of the Gardes du Corps du Roi, or the French Royal Bodyguards. They match the Mle 1733 design well, but are definitely well above even those issued to the Gendarmes de la Maison du Roi (Police of the