COMPOSITE FRENCH MODEL 1816 FLINTLOCK CAVALRY PISTOL. Crude commercial original period copy of the French Restoration Model 1816. 14” o/a with 8” smoothbore .54 cal. barrel dated 1817. Lock plate engraved “LA TAIP/DE FILLE”. Worn with light pitting in spots. Some light surface rust that will clean up well. Replaced wood rod and top jaw and screw. Working order. Colorful.