FIREARMS. Converted Marine flintlock percussion pistol, carved walnut frame, brass fittings, long-tailed cap, round brass barrel with short thunder shoulders and muzzle bead engraved with a trophy of arms, St Etienne hallmark, iron breech tail, front lock signed "CASSAIGNARD à NANTES", silver counterplate and ramrod holder, wooden ramrod. L: 31 cm, barrel: 17.5 cm. Louis XV period, modified circa 1820. ABE CASSAIGNARD, a famous family of harquebusiers from Nantes active in the 18th century.