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The Pistolet modèle An XIII was a flintlock cavalry pistol in service in French units from 1806.The Pistolet modèle An XIII was mostly inspired by the Pistolet modèle An IX which it succeeded but also incorporated elements of the Navy pistolet modèle 1786 notably the barrel mountings. Over 300 000 pistols were made mostly between 1806 and 1814 in Charleville Maubeuge and St-Etienne.The Pistolet modèle An XIII was designed to equip mounted units each horseman using two pistols.
