Napoleon's Pistols Intended for Suicide Sold for $1.8 Million

French government classifies the pistols as national treasures, restricting their export.

The pistols, inlaid with gold and silver, feature an engraved image of Napoleon.
They were sold at an auction in Fontainebleau, surpassing the estimated price range.
Napoleon intended to use the pistols to kill himself in 1814 after his defeat but survived.
The French government has a 30-month window to make a purchase offer to the new owner.
Napoleon memorabilia remains highly sought after, with previous items fetching high prices.