Original French Model MAS 1873 11mm Revolver Dated 1875 with Lanyard Toggle - Serial Number F41399 French Field Equipment which Major General Alexander Vandegrift

which Major General Alexander Vandegrift described as a "disaster"

The Regiment was raised in 1702 but is best known for it's stand in Wellington's front line at the Battle of Waterloo on Sunday

Forced labour was used

In 1816 they became the 9th Lancers and later received the distinguished honor of adding "Queen's Royal" to their title referring to Queen Adelaide

Wood stock is in good condition

Original French Model MAS 1873 11mm Revolver Dated 1875 with Lanyard Toggle - Serial Number F41399 French Field Equipment which Major General Alexander VandegriftOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful condition example of the service revolver model 1873 Chamelot Delvigne which was the first double action revolver used by the French Army. It was produced by Manufacture d'armes de Saint tienne from 1873 to 1887. Although replaced by the Modele 1892 revolver, it was nevertheless widely used during the First World War, and issued to reserve units in 1940. The Resistance made widespread use of it