King's bodyguard 1st model flintlock pistol. Round barrel with thunderbolt sides, blued with patina, marked in gold "GARDE DU CORPS DU ROI", gilded (minor wear) and hallmarked with thunderbolt. Flat-bodied lock signed "MAUBEUGE MANUFre Rle" and round-bodied hammer. Engraved screws. Hallmarked brass fittings and cap with the great arms of France. Engraved fleur-de-lys trigger guard. Light walnut stock, hallmarked. Iron ramrod. Barrel length: 20 cm - Overall length: 35 cm B.E.