Nice old pistol.
Have to agree with Philip's comments. Guessing the conversion was done sometime during the 1840's.
Unfortunately for us collectors today, shortening the barrel and fore stock was quite common in the day.
Fernando K makes the good observation of the original lock decoration abruptly ending in the front portion of the lock plate - where the original frizzen spring would have been. The simple add on decoration added during the conversion.
Still, the conversion looks to have been well done.
To me, this pistol has a bit of Italian flair to it. (But maybe French)
Rick
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