Original French M-1777 Brass Frame Flintlock Cavalry Pistol by Charleville Arsenal with Intact Belt Hook - marked 1777 Caps & Hats The British 2nd Parachute Brigade

The British 2nd Parachute Brigade returned to Italy and was replaced by the First Special Force

There were two prototypes produced

In addition there is an Internet print of an original photograph of Major JAMES M

The grenade would be used with a propellant cartridge and Schießbecher (shooting cup) grenade launcher to direct the projectile

Barrel Length: 54 1/2 inches

Original French M-1777 Brass Frame Flintlock Cavalry Pistol by Charleville Arsenal with Intact Belt Hook - marked 1777 Caps & Hats The British 2nd Parachute BrigadeOriginal item. Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the father of American single shot martial pistols, the French M 1777 Flintlock Cavalry Pistol. This was the pistol the U. S. company of "Simeon & North" copied to create the newly independent United States' first martial flintlock pistol. These pistols are very rare on the market, especially ones such as this that are still in the original flintlock configuration. Most that we have