Guns for Sale - 1837 Chatellerault .60 Caliber -- French Percussion Navy Pistol, Original & Antique

Seller's Description:
LSB#: 120123BC01

Make: Chatellerault , France

Model: 1837 Navy

Year of Manufacture: 1837

Caliber: .60 Percussion

Action Type: Single Shot, Percussion

Markings: The lock is marked “M Rue de Chatellerault”. The barrel tang is stamped “Mle 1837”. The butt cap has the naval inspector’s anchor at the screw. There are two “F” proof marks on the lower tang. There is a “B” proof mark on the trigger guard and another in front of the trigger guard. There is also what may be a ”C” in front of the trigger guard. The left side plate has an “H” proof. There is an “E” on the right side of the barrel flat. There is a “D” proof above the Chatellerrault on the lock. There is a proof on the top flat of the screw, behind the belt hook.

Barrel Length: 6”

Sights / Optics: The gun is mounted without sights.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are dark wood. There are many dings and mars and one small crack on the right side of the stock, below the nipple. This crack runs from below the nipple to the lock. The grips rate in about very good overall condition.

Type of Finish: None Remaining

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is clean and smooth. There is no sign of rust.

Overall Condition: This gun retains about 0% of its metal finish. The metal has turned a very pleasing brown patina on the lock and hammer. The barrel has turned mostly gray with some sparse patches of brown. The metal is smooth and there is no apparent surface erosion. The screw heads are sharp and show little use. The markings are clear. Overall, this gun rates in about Very Good condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer locks back and releases with the trigger pull.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None

Our Assessment: This is a correct – IN EVERY WAY - French Naval belt hook 1837 pistol. It is still in firing condition, and for a black powder piece of this vintage, is incredible on its own. The metal is strong and the stock is good with just one small crack. These pistols are not often found here in the U.S., and when they are they are pretty beat. This is a true find and is especially collectible!!!!

CA Legal or CA Private Party Transferable: This antique pistol can be sold to anyone 18 years of age with proper ID.

Payment and Shipping Instructions:

Shipping:

USPS or UPS Insured shipping will cost $25

Your item will be shipped within 1 week of receipt of good funds, usually the next day. You will receive an automatic notification with a tracking number upon shipment, to let you know that we have received funds. If you are in Southern California, you are welcome to pick your item up and complete the transfer at our shop in Simi Valley (M-F, 8-5).

This gun can only be shipped to a verified adult, and it will be shipped from an FFL. It is your responsibility to ensure that the gun is legal to own and receive in your area. Please include a copy of your driver’s license with payment; this is for proof of age. We are FFL dealers and comply with all Federal, State and local laws.

Payment:

Full payment on non-layaway items is required within 14 days. We accept Cashiers Checks, Money Orders, Cash and Personal Checks. No Credit Cards or electronic payments are accepted. To help us properly apply your payment, please indicate what item you have purchased when payment and/or FFL are sent. If you would like to be notified when we receive your payment, please obtain a tracking number from your carrier. We receive about 40 checks a day and do not have the staff required to email everyone when we receive checks.

CA Sales tax applies to CA buyers (7.25%).

Layaways are offered on all items, requiring a 20% non refundable down payment within 7 days of the auction’s close and the balance within 60 days. We do not require prior notice to place an item on the layaway. No returns are accepted on layaway items and the item will be considered abandoned after 60 days.

Successful Bidder Instructions:

You will be invoiced by the morning following the sale. This invoice will include totals for the sale and all instructions.

If you win an item and are not willing or able to complete the sale, you will be liable for 5% of the sale price.

Returns (less shipping) are accepted within 3 days of when the item is delivered with signature confirmation. Returns are very costly for both the buyer and for us, so please ask all of your questions before bidding and please be sure you can legally purchase this item.

Please leave feedback when the gun is happily received, we will leave feedback in return. If you are not satisfied, for any reason, please contact us before leaving negative or neutral feedback. (805) 285-0715

No gun should be fired without being examined by a competent gunsmith.

THIS AUCTION HAS CLOSED.