Flintlock Pistol Model 1777, 2nd Type - France - Louis XVI Period

Flintlock pistol, Model 1777, 2nd type
France
Louis XVI period
Steel, brass, wood
Overall length: 33 cm; Barrel length: 19.2 cm
Calibre: 17.1 mm
(Missing the ramrod)

Hexagonal fluted barrel, then round and smooth, marked ‘18’.
Flintlock mechanism.
Brass receiver, engraved ‘Maubeuge’ and marked with a crowned ‘A’ for the finished weapon inspector Alexandre, who served from 1782 to 1792.
Brass fittings.
Walnut stock.
Inspection marks.

During the production period of the 1777 model, the inspection staff at the Maubeuge factory comprised, for the inspector: De Villiers (1781–1787) and Lefevre de Grivy (1787–1791); for the finished weapon inspector: Cousin (1753–1782) and Alexandre (1782–1792); for the lock inspector: Alexandre (1778–…) and Leroy (1779–1792); for the barrel inspector: Desnays (1777–1782) and May (1782–1792).

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This collector’s weapon is, in accordance with Article L311-2 of the Internal Security Code, classified as a Category D collector’s weapon. Its acquisition and possession are unrestricted. We remind you that its sale to minors is prohibited.