Rare king's bodyguard flintlock pistol, 1st model (1814). Round barrel with blued thunderbolt. CA stamped and decorated with gold thunder and the inscription "Gardes du corps du roi". Flat-body lock signed "Maubeuge Manuf Rle" hallmarked "B" under Bouyssavy crown. Round-bodied hammer. All screws guilloché. Plain brass fittings. Front of trigger guard engraved with fleur-de-lys. Cap with the great arms of France. Varnished walnut stock, stamped B under crown. Iron ramrod. Barrel length: 20 cm - Overall length: 38 cm B.E. (minor wear).