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Antique St. Etienne French Model 1777 Flintlock Pistol
Guns International #: 100857982 Seller's Inventory #: 21882
Category: Antique Pistols - Flintlock - Antique Pistols - 1500-1850
Seller's Information
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
Antique St. Etienne French Model 1777 Flintlock Pistol
REVOLUTIONARY WAR Dated “1779”!
Here we present an antique French Model 1777 Flintlock Pistol, made at the armory at St. Etienne in 1779. The Model 1777 is historically significant to the American Revolutionary War, as the French recognized the United States of America’s independence and sovereignty in 1778 and declared war on Britain as the fledgling nation’s ally. The French had begun sending arms and supplies in 1775, but secretly. With their new alliance, France provided the U.S. with loans, arms and even troops to fight on U.S. soil. Both French and American troops were armed with these pistols during the war.
After the American Revolution, the first U.S. martial pistol made and officially adopted in America was the incredibly scarce Model 1799, made by Simeon North & Elisha Cheney. The Model 1799 was patterned very closely to the Model 1777, with only a few changes. Only 2,000 1799s were made, making them incredibly rare and very expensive, valued in the tens of thousands.
Finally, the Model 1777 is also historically significant to the French. At the time of this particular pistol’s making, in 1785, King Louis XVI was on the throne. In 1789, the French Revolution began and chaos ensued for the next 10 years, characterized by insurrections, mob violence, execution and assassination. King Louis XVI was executed in 1793. Simultaneously, France was at war with much of Europe. Eventually, Napoleon Bonaparte rose out of the ranks through coup and became emperor.
This particular specimen, as noted above, is dated “(17)79” on the barrel and was made at the arsenal at St. Etienne as marked on the frame under the cock. This pistol is in overall very good condition, showing typical battlefield use. The iron and brass patinas are untouched. Markings are clear. The stock bears a few other markings, including the date “1780” on the right side. Bore is in good condition. The action is functional.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is round and 7 3/8 inches in length.
Caliber: .69
Bore is in good condition. The firing mechanism is functional.
Overall condition as seen in photos.
Whether you are a Franco-file, an American Patriot or want to own the pistol that the Model 1799 was designed upon, look no further. Here is an astounding amount of history in a small package.
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$2750
#21882
SOLD
Antique: Yes