{"product_id":"french-m-1777-flintlock-cavalry-pistol","title":"French M-1777 Flintlock Cavalry Pistol","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrance - Saint Etienne - Model 1777 - Cavalry - Flintlock - Pistol - 17.1 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis pistol was made during the reign of Louis XVI in the years leading up to the Napoleonic wars and in the middle of the American war of Independence (1775-1783). The lock-plate is stamped with a crown over the letter L. indicating the reign of Louis XV1 (1754-1793).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAll iron cleaned .75 calibre 7 1\/2\" barrel, various official proofs. Lock marked \"St Etienne\" with crown over \"L\" proof. Fabrication year on the barrel: 1780 - Brass components are excellent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTotal length: 33 cm (13 inches) Barrel length: 19 cm (7.48 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCalibre: 17. 1 mm Weight: 1. 4 kg - Year: 1780\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe steel belt hook is missing as is quite often the case with this model. This model Flintlock pistol is quite rare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis type of heavy calibre flintlock pistol was carried by the French infantry, naval personnel, and cavalry officers during the era of the Napoleonic campaigns of the late 18th-early 19th century, including at the Battle of Waterloo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is one of the most difficult French military pistols to find.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aline's Tresors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48278574760258,"sku":"","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0871\/1503\/9042\/files\/Pistol1.jpg?v=1712503704","url":"https:\/\/alinestresors.com\/es\/products\/french-m-1777-flintlock-cavalry-pistol","provider":"Aline's Tresors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}