MODEL 1777 FRENCH DRAGOON PISTOL.

MODEL 1777 FRENCH DRAGOON PISTOL. Cal. 69. This is a nice Revolutionary War dated single shot pistol from which the first American martial pistol was copied by North & Cheney. This gun has a 7-1/2″ rnd bbl with several proofs, including a “79” denoting manufacture in 1779 in the midst of the American Revolution. This gun’s unique design features a brass frame marked “St Etienne” below hammer and a crown over an “L” forward of hammer. Stocks have various proof marks, including inspection date of “1780”. Attached to gun is also found an orig integral belt hook, not often present on this model. CONDITION: Metal overall is cleaned and gray with pitting. Brass frame, trigger guard and buttcap have mustard colored patina with numerous small scrapes, dents and dings. Stocks are sound and solid, fairly well fit but with gaps at frame, as can be seen in photos. Gun appears all orig with exception of hammer. Mechanically gun functions well. 4-49307 JS34 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2578	$2,875.00	MODEL 1777 FRENCH DRAGOON PISTOL. Cal. 69. This is a nice Revolutionary War dated single shot pistol from which the first American martial pistol was copied by North & Cheney. This gun has a 7-1/2″ rnd bbl with several proofs, including a “79” denoting manufacture in 1779 in the midst of the American Revolution. This gun’s unique design features a brass frame marked “St Etienne” below hammer and a crown over an “L” forward of hammer. Stocks have various proof marks, including inspection date of “1780”. Attached to gun is also found an orig integral belt hook, not often present on this model. CONDITION: Metal overall is cleaned and gray with pitting. Brass frame, trigger guard and buttcap have mustard colored patina with numerous small scrapes, dents and dings. Stocks are sound and solid, fairly well fit but with gaps at frame, as can be seen in photos. Gun appears all orig with exception of hammer. Mechanically gun functions well. 4-49307 JS34 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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