A Rare French Bronze Frame Cavalry Percussion Pistol, Modèle 1779.Single shot percussion pistol transformed in the early 19th century from flintlock to percussion system. Smooth walnut grip with an octogonal barrel, merging to round and smooth bore in 18 mm calibre. Brass lockbox, trigger guard and grip-cap. Iron belthook and ramrod. Length: 35 cm. [III]NOTEThis is a rare French M1777 Cavalry pistol that was transformed in the early 19th century, during the second French Empire from flintlock to percussion system. The first type of Model 1777 was produced at the armoury at Maubeuge and was first introduced in 1779 to replacing the Model 1763/1766. The pistol came with a belt hook, which was retained by a mounting screw under the bronze frame. Between 1779 and 1787, Maubeuge produced 7,500 pairs. The early first type of Model 1777 were also produced in Saint-Etienne (production: 14,454 pairs) and in Charleville (production: 15,342 pairs). This second type of Model 1777 was modified in 1784 and manufactured ‘WITHOUT’ belt hooks. During it’s period of manufacture the pistol underwent a few minor changes and was manufactured until 1792. An estimated 145,000 pistols were manufactured between 1788 and 1792.DISCLAIMERFor some guns we could need an export license from you, or through your firearms dealer, based on your import permit (if needed in your country). Please check this. All firearms are sold as collector's items only - we do not accept responsibility as to the shooting safety or reliability of any antique firearm. All firearms are described as accurately as possible, given the restraints of a catalog listing length:. We want satisfied customers & often "under" describe the weapons. Any city or state regulations regarding owning antique firearms are the responsibility of the purchaser. All firearms are "mechanically in good to perfect" unless noted, but again, are NOT warranted as safe to fire. Zeldzaam Frans Militair Vuursteenslotpistool voor Cavalerie, M1779Getransformeerd in de vroege 19e eeuw van vuursteenslot systeem naar percussie systeem. Gladde notenhouten kolf met ronde, gladde loop in Kal.18 mm en messing slotkast. De ijzeren gordelhaak bevestigd aan de onderzijde van het kastslot (=eerste productie). Messing trekkerbeugel, messing kolfkap, gewelfde ijzeren haan en ijzeren laadstok. Lengte: 32 cm. [II-]