PIGNET
Here is a
weapon that is at least original and that was probably offered to an army since
it bears control marks, in particular an M surmounted by a star in a vertical
octagon. The appearance is certainly military.
The total
length is 137 cm, the smooth barrel measures 58 cm long, the caliber is around
17 mm.
The
mechanism is entirely located in the mount, there is no lock.
It is the
curious part with a circle that acts as a hammer to strike the primer placed on
the chimney.
A member
of the team with excellent eyesight suggests the name "Pignet": we know of a
Pignet, arquebusier in Paris (rue de Seine) in 1830, which could indeed
correspond.
I also
seem to see "14", but my eyesight is no longer good...
The happy
owner did not deign to respond to our request to pass a chalk over this place in
order to better highlight the inscription. It's a shame.
GP with the help of PHL.
