Original French Gentleman's or Officer's Flintlock Pistol by Paul Montmain with Gold Inlaid Barrel - circa 1725 Vickers MMG Weighing some 7

Weighing some 7

with only a metal end for the wirecutter

The darkly blued blade is in splendid condition with the bluing intact

(National Air Ministry)

the regiment joined the occupation forces in Japan and participated in the release from POW compounds of the remaining members of the old 4th Marines

Original French Gentleman's or Officer's Flintlock Pistol by Paul Montmain with Gold Inlaid Barrel - circa 1725 Vickers MMG Weighing some 7Original Item: Only One Available. Here we have a very nice Upmarket French Flintlock pistol, intended for a gentleman or perhaps an officer. It is marked on the lock plate and top of the barrel by maker Paul Montmain, a French gunsmith based in the city of Saint tienne. He worked from 1710 to 1745, and was succeeded by his son Jean Baptiste Montmain, who worked until 1759. The pistol is definitely well decorated, with engraving on the lock plate,