Original Early 18th Century Matched Pair of High End French Modèle 1733 Flintlock Officer Pistols by J. Louis Blachon of St. Etienne - Circa 1740 Category_Accessories the long-desired goal of interchangeability

the long-desired goal of interchangeability of parts in military small arms

Surveys of serving soldiers' opinions showed little support for the idea and it was shelved

The 4th Marine Regiment participated in the Battle of Corregidor from January to May 1942

Thankfully this one was saved from that fate

The cap is roughly a Size 7

Original Early 18th Century Matched Pair of High End French Modèle 1733 Flintlock Officer Pistols by J. Louis Blachon of St. Etienne - Circa 1740 Category_Accessories the long-desired goal of interchangeabilityOriginal items: One of a Kind Pair. This is a fantastic set of highly decorated early 18th Century French Modle 1733 Flintlock Officer pistols, dating to approximately 1740. They are truly works of art, and are believed to have been used by a member of the Gardes du Corps du Roi, or the French Royal Bodyguards. They match the Mle 1733 design well, but are definitely well above even those issued to the Gendarmes de la Maison du Roi (Police of the