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French Military Model 1777 Flintlock pistol, Made at the St. Etienne Arsenal.
Guns International #: 101352915 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Antique Pistols - Flintlock - Military Pistols - Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: Jay D.
Member Since: 4/11/08
First Name: Jay
State: Tennessee
Zip: 37343
Country: United States
Phone: (916) 878-1966
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Number of Active Listings: 8
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Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 day inspection.
Payment Types Accepted: personal checks, money orders.certified checks.
Description:
A FINE REVOLUTIONARY PERIOD FRENCH MODEL 1777 PISTOL. In good overall condition. Original Flintlock with brown patina finish. Regulation Pattern, cane-handle-type, walnut grip. The Smoothbore, .69 caliber, 7 1/2", dark brown round iron barrel, missing ram rod, has some moderate scattered pitting at touch-hole, muzzel and topstrap.
Marked with light Arsenal markings. In Original Flintlock configuration and in functional order with a strong mainspring. A very nice example of this distinctive pattern of Military Flintlock pistol carried by both French and American troops during the American REVOLUTIONARY WAR.
Approximately, 500 Model 1777 Flintlock Pistols were personally supplied to the Americans, by Lafayette, during the Revolutionary War.
THESE 1777 MODEL PISTOLS ALSO SERVED AS THE PATTERN FOR THE FIRST U.S. MARTIAL PISTOL, THE MODEL 1799 NORTH & CHENEY. A classic flintlock.
SOLD
Antique: Yes