Original French Mle 1822 Rifled Percussion Pistol made at Châtellerault Arsenal - dated 1861 No Return this detachment signaled the beginning

this detachment signaled the beginning of a SEAL presence that would eventually include 8 SEAL platoons in country on a continuing basis

The rifle has serial number G 13028 on the barrel

The Model 1883/89 hat has air vents punched in the crown that somewhat resemble a snowflake and that is what it's called in collector's terms

Like all members of the Guard Corps

- 33803382 – Philly

Original French Mle 1822 Rifled Percussion Pistol made at Châtellerault Arsenal - dated 1861 No Return this detachment signaled the beginningOriginal Item: Only One Available. Despite this being the Model of 1822 and being marked Mle 1822 on the barrel tang, this particular pistol was not produced as a flintlock and then converted. The French retained the same model number for the pistol even after they were produced in percussion. This example is marked C. 1861 on the barrel, indicating that it was made in 1861 when the percussion system was well established, and actually almost on the