RARE**French Revolution & American Revolutionary War Eras French Libreville ‘Freetown’ (Charleville) Arsenal Model 1763 Military Flintlock .650 Carbine Calibre Pistol. Sn 23877 flintlock pistol .65 Cal Muzzleloader Muzzleloader

**RARE**French Revolution & American Revolutionary War Eras French Libreville ‘Freetown’ (Charleville) Arsenal Model 1763 Military Flintlock .650 Carbine Calibre Pistol. Sn 23877 - 23877

This is an excellent example of a French Military Model 1763 flintlock pistol. Approximately 35,000 pairs were ordered from the Charleville Arsenal which had been given the more freedom friendly name "Libreville" (Freetown) by the revolutionaries. With the passing of the "Reign of Terror" period of the revolution, Libreville returned to its original name, and marked the pistols produced from then on as such (The Reign of Terror (September 5, 1793 – July 27, 1794) was a violent, radical phase of the French Revolution marked by political purges, mass executions, and state repression). These pistols were used by both the French Army and Navy, and by American rebel forces later during the American Revolution (April 19, 1775 – September 3, 1783) making them historically significant pistols for both European and American martial arms collectors. The pistol has all original undamaged metal work in the white and un-damaged all original walnut wood work. The pistol has its original heavy military cock and frizzen pan. It has regulation iron fittings including typical heavy fore end block, trigger guard with extended tang, stock plate and cudgel butt. It has a 9 ¼” un-sighted barrel and measures 16” overall length. The smooth bore has just light staining consistent with age and use. The barrel tang is engraved with ‘M 1763’ model designation and the lock plate is signed by the Libreville ‘Freetown’ (Charleville) arsenal. The barrel also is engraved ‘RN’ (? possibly an Army Regiment Or Naval designation). The pistol has its original iron ram rod. The pistol cocks and dry fires with a strong action. This is a rare to find pistol. The price includes UK delivery. NB As an antique flintlock pistol no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 23877

£1,295.00