CAP PISTOL, FRANCE, CA. 1850 R.

Overall length 297 mm, weight 600 g, caliber 10 mm
L u f a steel, internally threaded, octagonal throughout. Fastened to the bed with a pin in the forged slots and a bolt on the braid, reaching almost to the head of the flask. On the back the signature "Jos. Leopard." The surface of the barrel decorated with scored six-ray stars. At the height of the chimney a silver strip with an oval medallion with the monogram "J. L.". At the exit, a bow tie, at the height of the chamber, a pinchbar, constituting targeting instruments. Z a m e k cap. The lock plate, counterplate, cock, breech, decoratively cut breech whiskers, decorated with engraved motifs of twigs, leaves and flowers. Lock mechanism in working order. The barrel is made of a uniform piece of wood. The bed reaches half the length of the barrel. The flask is strongly curved, ending in an oval head. The neck of the flask on both sides diagonally notched in a fine checkered pattern. The head is covered with an oval, opening bowl with a hiding place inside the flask.