{"product_id":"continental-percussion-cap-cavalry-pistol-signed-g-mordant","title":"Continental Percussion Cap Cavalry Pistol Signed G Mordant","description":"\u003ch3\u003eMid 19th Century Belgian Cavalry Pistol of 0.59\" Calibre Dated 1865 and Stamped \"G Mordant Liege\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA substantial military sidearm with regulation brass furniture, lanyard ring and swivel ramrod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 8.5\" round steel barrel is stamped with the Liege Proof Mark, the nipple bolster is stamped with a small Crown with possibly a letter beneath (now illegible) and the lock is stamped with the Makers name \"G Mordant\", below which is \"Liege\" and under that the date \"1865\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brass trigger guard is clearly stamped with what I believe to be 2 Government Inspection Stamps, a Crowned W and a Crowned M.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI can't see any Unit stamps on the stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition of the steelwork is smooth and stabilised but has suffered from corrosion in the past with \"stippled\" pitting across all steel parts except the ramrod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mainspring is strong and the action is good in both half and full position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brasswork is clean without being overly polished and the substantial walnut stock has a few bruises as you might expect and a large crack on the left side of the forestock, although this looks like it was done in antiquity and doesn't affect the stability of the piece in any way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eG. Mordant was a registered Gunmaker of Liege in Belgium and active between 1850 and 1876.  He held several interesting patents and seems to have been active in producing Military Arms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have seen different references to his Christian name, Gille and Gustave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA substantial Continental Military pistol of the Victorian period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarrel length 21.5cm, Overall length 38cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis antique pistol is considered obsolete and non functioning, and is sold as a collectable ornamental item. This product is available for purchase in the UK without a license\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flintlock \u0026 Black Powder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54454479290696,"sku":"505","price":475.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/6962\/2088\/files\/505.1.jpg?v=1793361677","url":"https:\/\/flintlockblackpowder.co.uk\/products\/continental-percussion-cap-cavalry-pistol-signed-g-mordant","provider":"Flintlock \u0026 Black Powder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}