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Antique French Model 1777 Flintlock Blueprint for North & Cheney Model 1799 Pistol
Guns International #: 100873294 Seller's Inventory #: 21550
Category: Antique Pistols - 1500-1850 - Antique Pistols - Flintlock
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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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Description:
Antique French Model 1777 Flintlock Pistol
Dated “1785” & Important to Both France & the U.S.
Here we present an antique French Model 1777 Flintlock Pistol, made at the armory at St. Etienne in 1785. 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)85” on the barrel and was made at St. Etienne as marked on the frame under the cock. “Crown/BM” proof appears on the left side of the breech. “Crown/J” proof appears on the frame under the cock. “Crown/P” proof appears on the brass pommel. This pistol is in overall very good condition, showing typical use. The barrel, ramrod, backstrap and lock have a nice even patina, as does the brass, with some verdigris. Markings are still very clear. Action is excellent. Excellent condition for a 232 year old gun.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction. Very few examples found worldwide for sale with one example asking over $15,000.
Barrel is round and 7 3/8 inches in length.
Caliber: .69
Bore is in good condition. The firing mechanism is excellent.
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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$4250
#21550
SOLD
Antique: Yes