Ref 3394. A rare Napoleonic Era French Military Flintlock pistol dating from circa 1777-1815. .50 Muzzleloader

Largest selection of genuine antique weapons for sale in UK. See our website andrewbottomley.com. Ref 3394. A rare Napoleonic Era French Military Flintlock pistol dating from circa 1777-1815. This pistol was made during the reign of Louis XV1 in the years leading up to the Napoleonic wars and also right in the middle of the American war of Independence (1775-1783). The lock-plate is engraved with the manufacturing arsenal name St. Etienne. Standard military issue brass skull-cracker butt-cap, trigger guard and solid brass frame. Action in good working order. The woodwork in in good well used condition with a small chip and the letter B marked into the bottom of the grip. Complete with its original steel ramrod. Barrel length 7 inches. Calibre approx .69 cal. Overall length 13 inches. In good well used condition. Many French manufactured military Flintlocks were imported into the U.S.A. during the 18th & 19th century and it is well documented that this type of weapon was carried extensively in the USA at the time of the Revolutionary wars as well as throughout the Napoleonic Peninsula campaigns in Europe circa 1808-1815. This type of heavy calibre flintlock pistol were 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. This pistol could easily have been carried during the American Revolutionary war or indeed at the battle of Waterloo on June 18th 1815. A great piece of military history. Ref 3394. This is an obsolete antique item and is sold as a collectors item only. No Licence is required in the United Kingdom. If you wish to purchase this item please visit our website andrewbottomley.com where you can pay by credit/debit card. Established 1968.