December 13-15, 2022 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/14/2022
A large number of these dragoon pistols were sent to America for use in the Revolutionary War. For another example, see plate 21.PP on pg. 252 of "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution" by George C. Neumann. This example has a faceted section towards the breech that transitions into round, left side of breech stamped with a crown over stylized fleur-de-lis. The flat lockplate is stamped with a fleur-de-lis over "S E" for St. Etienne arsenal. The maker's name "H / CARRIER" is engraved in block letters in the center. Standard French Model 1733 brass furniture. Walnut stock with bras nose band. Stock stamped with large "M" for Maryland on right side of grip. CONDITION: Barrel marking excellent, barrel retains a brown patina, some pitting near touchhole. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration, excellent markings. Cock does not hold. Brass mounts retain a pleasing mustard patina. Crack at screw on rear trigger guard tang, one screw replaced. Stock has scattered marks from use and a repaired brick with some losses on left side of forestock, towards muzzle. American oil cut below lock tang. A couple chips absent around front of lock. A very nice Revolutionary War used and Maryland marked dragoon pistol. DMG
Caliber/Bore
.69 Smoothbore