FIREARMS. Rare model 1822 gendarmerie flintlock pistol, walnut frame with iron fittings well hallmarked by the controllers, round barrel with thunder-flat hallmarked "PR" dated 1827, breech tail engraved "Mle 1822", front lock engraved "Mre Rle de Maubeuge", mounting label marked "MR" dated 1827, iron ramrod. L: 25 cm, barrel: 12.8 cm. Frame with 2 or 3 cracks, oxidation stains. ABE