BRITISH Antique 1796 Pattern LIGHT DRAGOON Percussion Conv. CAVALRY Pistol NAPOLEONIC WARS Era British Military Pistol

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BRITISH Antique 1796 Pattern LIGHT DRAGOON Percussion Conv. CAVALRY Pistol

NAPOLEONIC WARS Era British Military Pistol

Here we present an antique British 1796 Pattern Light Dragoon Percussion Conversion Pistol, made circa the late 1700s to the early 1800s. This pistol would have started out life as a flintlock and converted when the more reliable percussion firing system was introduced. 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 this very period of the late 1700s to the early 1800s.

By the 18^th 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 16^th & 17^th, participated in the attempt to put down the American Revolution against British rule from 1775-1783.

The overall condition is good. Gray patina throughout. The action is strong. The bore is smooth and dim. Stock shows use. There is a split on the right side of the fore stock and a graft repair on the left side on the left side of the fore stock and several spots of filler. The lock is marked with “Crown/GR” in front of the cock along with a crowned broad arrow below the pan. Marked behind the cock is the “TOWER” mark.

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Barrel is 9 inches.

Caliber: .69 Percussion Conversion

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$1800
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