Rich general officer's flintlock pistol. Faux damascus barrel with hair rifling, slightly blunderbussed at the muzzle. Engraved breech tail. Lock signed "C. FRANÇAIS" and engraved flat-body hammer. Spark arrestor. Roller spring. Fine silver fittings, chased in high relief, decorated with a starry Minerva head, flowers, lion, fantastical animals and Gorgon heads. Light walnut stock with basket-weave checkering, silver thumb piece, ribbon and foliage. Wooden ramrod with horn tip. Length : 37 cm B.E.