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This is a French pattern that began life as a flintlock in 1822, but they were updated to percussion as technology progressed. So many of these were converted that it is fairly unusual to encounter an original that was not converted.
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The .67 caliber smoothbore barrel is 8" long and the overall length of the pistol is 14 3/4". Notice how the sideplate interlocks with the barrel band.
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Yes, the rammer is supposed to go off at an angle like that. It is to clear the triggerguard mounting tab. The end of the rammer is a powder measure.
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There are front and rear sights. The nipple mounts on top of the barrel as opposed to into a drum or snail on the side. This is known as the Belgian method of conversion.
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The triggerguard is a two piece affair, with a steel triggerplate and a brass bow.
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