REVOLUTIONARY WAR French ST. ETIENNE M1777 Cavalry .69 FLINTLOCK Pistol 1779 DATED Predecessor to the 1st US Martial Pistol

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REVOLUTIONARY WAR French ST. ETIENNE M1777 Cavalry .69 FLINTLOCK Pistol 

1779 DATED Predecessor to the 1st US Martial Pistol

Here we present an antique Revolutionary War Era French St. Etienne Model 1777 Flintlock Cavalry Pistol, made at the armory at St. Etienne, France dated 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. Predecessor to the North & Cheney 1799 pistol, many French 1777 pistols came over from Europe during the American Revolutionary War, both with French troops and as part of the military aid supplied to the Revolution.

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. 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.

The overall condition is good. The action is strong. The bore is smooth and dim. The stock and the barrel are dated 1779 with French proof markings. The stock shows repair on the left side.

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Barrel is 7-1/2 inches.

Caliber: .69 Flintlock

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$3400
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