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![]() BRITISH BASHER Antique LIGHT DRAGOON Pattern .69 Flintlock CAVALRY Pistol Early 1800s British Military Flintlock Guns International #: 102839340 Seller's Inventory #: 244141 Category: Antique Pistols - 1500-1850 - Antique Pistols - Flintlock Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com 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 Platinum Seller Number of Active Listings: 1074 Total Number of Listings: 42536 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order Description: BRITISH BASHER Antique LIGHT DRAGOON Pattern .69 Flintlock CAVALRY Pistol Early 1800s British Military Flintlock Here we present an antique British John Brasher Light Dragoon Flintlock Pistol, made circa the early 1800s in London, England. John Brasher, born in 1758 and died in 1836, worked out of Birmingham and London in the early 1800s. This pistol would have been carried by a member of the British Light Dragoons. Light Cavalry in the British Army began to be more highly developed and organized during the period of the middle 1700s. By the 18th century, cavalry represented one of the three basic troop types of any European army, along with the infantry and artillery. Mounted troops came in a variety of different types, depending on the role that they played on the battlefield. Light cavalry rode small quick horses and carried light weapons ideal for scouting and skirmishing. Heavy cavalry, including cuirassiers and lancers, on the other hand, were often armored and were mounted on strong powerful horses which they used to smash and break enemy formations in close combat. The nature of the terrain and the tactical realities of the American Revolution reduced the use of cavalry, forcing battlefield commanders to adapt their tactics from those used in Europe. While not as important to the outcome of the conflict as infantry or artillery, the cavalry of both the British and American armies were essential to the war effort. Two British Regiments, the 16th & 17th, participated in the attempt to put down the American Revolution against British rule from 1775-1783. The overall condition is good. The action is strong. The bore is smooth and dim. The stock has been repaired at the tail of the lock and on both sides of the fore stock with the repair holding solid. Here is a British pistol with lots of history! Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction. Barrel is 9-1/8 inches. Caliber: .69 Flintlock Overall condition as seen in photos. Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE. Delivered directly to your door by express mail! Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. ancestryguns $2400 #244141 SOLD Antique: Yes |