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Introduced in 1801 this famous pistol graced the holsters of Napoleon's cavalry at the height of the 1st Empire. In battle this pistol was used both for volley fire and close quarter fighting with other cavalry. As well it proved useful in inflicting harm on packed enemy infantry defensive squares. While another, lighter pistol began to be manufactured in 1807, the "AN IX" pistol continued to be used in Napoleon's cavalry until the end of the Empire in 1815.
This reproduction is a copy of one manufactured in St. Etienne and marked on the lock plate as such with "M[anufactur]e imp[eriale] de St. etienne". The 8 1/4 inch octagonal-to-round barrel has a surprising .69 calibre barrel which must have given the rider quite a jolt when it was fired. The steel used in the barrel is made of tempered seamless modern steel (type:BS970 no.080M40) with a tight breech plug. The breech area of the barrel possesses the historic model markings and the controller/inspector stamps. Overall the combination of the brass and steel dazzles the eye and it is no wonder it is such a popular pistol amongst collectors.
The lock is made with strong durable springs and has a case-hardened frizzen (hammer) that throws good sparks. We use a industrial case-hardening factory process that makes sparking both more reliable and longer lasting. Presently no other musket provider uses this technique.
