Original French Modèle 1837 Navy Percussion Pistol made at Châtellerault Arsenal with Belt Hook - Serial 2703 Vickers MMG an aluminum canister was designed

an aluminum canister was designed

This is from the second production run

This is a fantastic genuine Great War hand painted 33rd Infantry Division helmet shell

before being relieved by the 89th Division

The leather is very dark brown overall

Original French Modèle 1837 Navy Percussion Pistol made at Châtellerault Arsenal with Belt Hook - Serial 2703 Vickers MMG an aluminum canister was designedOriginal Item: Only One Available. Here we have a fantastic example of a French Modle 1837 Navy Percussion pistol, complete with the original belt hook still present on the left side. Holsters were impractical at sea, and the leather would quickly be degraded by the sea environment, so a pistol that could be fastened over the belt was preferable. To prevent loss, the ramrod is a "captured" type, attached with a swivel at the front of the barrel. The