FIREARMS. Flintlock marine pistol model 1779 2nd type, walnut frame with illegible hallmarks, brass fittings, round barrel with thunder flat stamped "86" for 1786, round-bodied lock hallmarked "C" under crown indicating the controller Jean-Pierre COMPAS and engraved "Me Rle de Tulle", counterplate with iron belt hook, brass cap, trigger guard and mouthpiece, the last two hallmarked with the "C" of COMPAS, iron ramrod to model. L: 34 cm, barrel: 19 cm. Pitting. ABE