Cavalry Pistol And Dragoons, Variant Of The Model 1763-1766 - France - 1775

Cavalry Pistol And Dragoons, Variant Of The Model 1763-1766
France
1775
Steel, brass, wood
Overall length: 40; Barrel length: 23 cm - Cal: 17 mm

Barrel with sides, then round; dated on the side "75" and control marks.
Breechblock engraved 1775.
Flintlock lock 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 contractor of the manufacture.
All brass fittings.
Nailhead ramrod, hallmarked with an "S" surmounted by a star.
Walnut frame, hallmarked with a fleur-de-lys under a crown framed by the initials "S.E. B. R." hallmark of the Boulanger controller, indicating that the weapon was finished, this type of marking appeared between 1763-1784).

Very good condition.

Reference : 4336

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According to article L311-2 of the French Code de la sécurité intérieure, this collector's weapon is classified as a category D collector's weapon. It is free to acquire and hold. We remind you that the sale of these weapons to minors is prohibited.