French Cavalry Flintlock Pistol for Officers, M1777 by ‘St Etienne’

French Cavalry Flintlock Pistol for Officers, M1777 by ‘St Etienne’ Ca. 1784 - 1792. Single shot flintlock pistol with smooth walnut half stock and round barrel in Cal. 18mm. Brass lockbox signed ‘St. Etienne’, brass trigger guard and butt-cap. Iron cock and iron ramrod. Length: 34 cm. [II-] NOTE 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. DISCLAIMER For 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.