Cavalry PISTOL and dragoons, variant of the 1763-1766 model - France - 1775

Cavalry PISTOL and dragoons, variant of the 1763-1766 model

France

1775

Steel, brass, wood

Long. total: 40; Long. barrel: 23 cm - Cal.: 17 mm

Barrel with sides, then round; dated “75” on the side and control marks.

Breech tail engraved 1775.

Flintlock signed “Manufacture de Saint Etienne”, hallmarked “HR” crowned for Hugo Rozier, this hallmark appeared between 1774-1771; and engraved “La Thuilerie”, the latter is the entrepreneur of the factory.

All brass fittings.

Nail-headed stick, hallmarked with an “S” surmounted by a star.

Walnut frame, hallmarked with a fleur-de-lys under crown framed by the initials “SEBR” hallmark of the Boulanger controller, indicating that the weapon was finished, this type of marking appeared between 1763-1784).

Very good state of conservation.

Ref. : 4336

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This collector's weapon is, according to article L311-2 of the Internal Security Code, classified as collector's weapon, category D. Its acquisition and possession are free. We remind you that their sale is prohibited to minors.