Original French Napoleonic Modèle An XIII Naval Pistol by Maubeuge Arsenal Converted to Percussion - dated 1807 Ancient History of the MkI Brodie

History of the MkI Brodie helmet:The Brodie helmet

so we are unsure of the actual maker of this example

We found a partial rolling mill stamp

meaning “training”

Original French Napoleonic Modèle An XIII Naval Pistol by Maubeuge Arsenal Converted to Percussion - dated 1807 Ancient History of the MkI BrodieOriginal item. Only One Available. This is a very interesting example of the Classic French Military Flintlock Pistol of the Napoleonic era, made at the IMPERIAL ARSENAL at MAUBEUGE. These were used mostly by the cavalry, but they were also issued to the navy, and this is one such example, with an intact belt look on the left side. Like many examples still in service, it was later converted to utilize the new percussion cap system. This involved