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Antique AUGUSTE FRANCOTTE SWISS M1840 CANTONAL ORDNANCE Percussion Pistol Possible US INSPECTED SWISS Military Pistol

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Antique AUGUSTE FRANCOTTE SWISS M1840 CANTONAL ORDNANCE Percussion Pistol

Possible US INSPECTED SWISS Military Pistol

Here we present a nice example of an antique Auguste Francotte Swiss Model 1840 Percussion Military Pistol made circa the early 1840s in Liege, Belgium. There are few examples of this pistol in existence today, and even less in the condition this one is in.

Oberst Folst was the director of the arsenal in Morges, canton Vaud, Switzerland that developed this pistol. Though the reasoning for the development of this pistol is unknown, the contract went to Auguste Francotte in Liege, Belgium to manufacture them for the Swiss military. This model was the result of furthering the development of the 1839 Vaud Cantonal Ordnance Pistol. Auguste Francotte was the primary manufacturer of percussion weapons during the period of time when this pistol was manufactured.

“VAUD 237” is carved into the left side of the stock and stamped atop the barrel. Liege proofs and “AF”, for Auguste Francotte, is stamped in multiple places on this example. Now, here is the interesting part. There are also 2 American cartouches on the left stock flat reading “HBJ” for H.B. Johnson and “OWA” for O.W. Aimsworth. We can find no other examples of an imported pistol being inspected by Aimsworth or Johnson.

The overall condition is very good. The action is strong and tight. The bore is bright and shiny. A very interesting pistol and very clean!

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 7-1/4 inches.

Caliber: .69

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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Ancestry Guns considers all of our antique firearms as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 921(a)(16) defines antique firearms as all guns made prior to 1899. This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering because they are not legally considered firearms. No FFL, C&R, or any license is required to possess, transport, sell or trade antique guns. All firearms sold by Ancestry Guns that were manufactured prior to 1899 are considered Antiques by the US BATF (United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms). Therefore, all of Ancestry Guns' antique guns may be shipped to all US States and most nations around the world.

These antique guns are not sold in “live” condition. They are sold as collector’s items for historical display. Any attempt at restoring an antique gun to be operational is strongly discouraged and is done so at the risk of the customer. By purchasing an antique gun from Ancestry Guns you thereby release Ancestry Guns and its employees from any and all liability associated with use of our antique firearms.

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Ancestry Guns considers all of our antique firearms as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 921(a)(16) defines antique firearms as all guns made prior to 1899. This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering because they are not legally considered firearms. No FFL, C&R, or any license is required to posses, transport, sell or trade antique guns. All firearms sold by Ancestry Guns that were manufactured prior to 1899 are considered Antiques by the US BATF (United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms). Therefore, all of Ancestry Guns' antique guns may be shipped to all US States and most nations around the world.

These antique guns are not sold in “live” condition. They are sold as collector’s items for historical display. Any attempt at restoring an antique gun to be operational is strongly discouraged and is done so at the risk of the customer. By purchasing an antique gun from Ancestry Guns you thereby release Ancestry Guns and its employees from any and all liability associated with use of our antique firearms.

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