Flintlock Pair, Need help Identifying

[Andreas]

Originally Posted by Chertbolt

I agree with Rick. Very Interesting! I had searched for the proof mark but could not find it referenced anywhere. I am still learning!
Would you mind sharing where you have seen this proof mark documented?

This crown is characteristic of the Saint Etienne proof bench. The AM is attributed to Auguste Merley, controller for civilian weapons (retired 1810). Please see here

http://www.passionmilitaria.com/t91622-vos-avis-sur-differents-pistolets-anciens

and here

http://www.passionmilitaria.com/t63478-restauration-pistolet-1er-empire

, also for images of Brosars barrels.
Andreas