Original French Modèle 1837 Navy Percussion Pistol made at Tulle Arsenal with Belt Hook German Gun Magazines command of the 187th Airborne

command of the 187th Airborne Infantry Regiment (1947)

so it does not look to have been used a lot

Features the classic four eyelet string closure to the back and a yellow printed Naval Landing Forces anchor with a cherry blossom to the front

This relatively expensive training tool was complemented by a much simpler inert grenade trainer that mimicked the shape and weight of the 42/48 M

The guards are still bright throughout

Original French Modèle 1837 Navy Percussion Pistol made at Tulle Arsenal with Belt Hook German Gun Magazines command of the 187th AirborneOriginal Item: Only One Available. Here we have a lovely example of a French Modle 1837 Navy Percussion pistol, complete with the original belt hook still present on the left side. Holsters were impractical at sea, and the leather would quickly be degraded by the sea environment, so a pistol that could be fastened over the belt was preferable. To prevent loss, the ramrod is a "captured" type, attached with a swivel at the front of the barrel. The