Guns International #: 103101671
Seller's Inventory #: 230352

Category - Antique Pistols - Flintlock - Antique Pistols - 1500-1850

Category
Antique Pistols - Flintlock
Antique Pistols - 1500-1850

1787 Dated TULLE Model 1786 Flintlock NAVAL Pistol NAPOLEONIC WARS Antique French Navy, Marines Sidearm

Description:
1787 Dated TULLE Model 1786 Flintlock NAVAL Pistol NAPOLEONIC WARS Antique

French Navy, Marines Sidearm

Here we present an antique Scarce French Model 1786 Flintlock Naval Pistol, made at the Tulle Arsenal, one of the French Military Armories circa 1787. This is a classic French flintlock pistol manufactured exclusively for the French Navy by the royal arsenal at Tulle and clearly marked on the lock plate. The Pistolet Modèle 1786 was the Naval designation for the Pistolet Modèle 1777 flintlock pistol pattern, which was introduced to French Military units in 1786 and produced until 1801, when it was superseded by the Pistolet Modèle An IX. The Pistolet Modèle 1777/1786 was a replacement for the Pistolet Modèle 1733. This was the first modification since the French and Indian War and incorporated the same changes the musket variants that this pattern year introduced. Two variants of this pattern were produced which included one with a belt hook and one without. The one without a belt hook ultimately was more popular.

Although the Model 1777/86 was initially more popular than the 1763/66 Pattern, the tune changed when the pistols began needing maintenance and repair work. It was found by Military Armorers that they were very difficult to fix, the Hussar Regiments complained the pistols warmed up too easily (about 3 shots to overheat), and it was found by the soldiers that used them that the ramrod was also basically useless, forcing them to use cleaning rods as makeshift ramrods. It was also observed that dismantling and cleaning the pistol in the field was practically impossible and thus a change was necessary. While the 1777/86 Pattern pistol's shortcomings were being fixed, 1763/66 Pattern weapons were taken out of storage and reissued to troops to replace the 1777/86 Pattern. It wasn't until 1801 when the kinks were worked out and the Pistolet modèle An IX was issued.
The overall condition is very good. Original finish/patina. The action is strong. The bore is patinated and smooth. The muzzle is slightly deformed. The stock has some chipping at the top of the lock and at the back; otherwise solid. This piece is dated “[17]87” on the top left of the barrel.

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Barrel is 9 inches.

Caliber: .69 Flintlock

Overall condition as seen in photos.        

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#230352
 

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Antique: Yes