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Tulle Mle 1837 Marine Pistol .60 Cal NVSN

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 1,000.00 USD
Tulle Mle 1837 Marine Pistol .60 Cal NVSN
Antique French military muzzle loading single shot percussion pistol with .60 caliber bore, manufactured circa 1842. Features a 6.75” part-octagon barrel, no sights, captive steel ram rod, steel belt hook, smooth trigger, brass trigger guard & barrel band, back action lock and smooth walnut stock with brass butt cap & steel lanyard ring. Markings: Tang – “Mle 1837”. Lock - “Mre Rle/de Tulle”. Barrel – “1842”, “A.C”, & various proofs. Stock – “33”, “V” & other marks. Grip Cap – [anchor] & what appears to be intertwined block letters. The barrel displays a thin brown patina, the brass displays a pleasing aged patina and the balance of the steel parts are predominantly in-the-white. Action is sound, the smooth bore is excellent and the wood stock is very good with dings & scrapes. Condition is NRA Very Good. ***Antique Firearm***