Timely! A few weeks ago I read Didier Bianchi's excellent illustrated book on French military flintlocks. Having you closely examine this one is a real treat -- thanks!
I absolutely love my 1777 flintlock that I won at an auction a few months ago. Out of my entire collection of military flintlocks, it stands out as the best in terms of handling and weight. Whoever wins this particular firearm will be incredibly fortunate. The 1777 is also one of the most successful fire arm designs in all of history, with around 7 million made (when including the Model IX), and was copied by friend and foe alike to include the Russian Model 1808, Potsdam Model 1809, Dutch model 1815 & American Model 1816.
I have the same rifle made in Mutzig in 1808. I use it regularly. It was guaranteed to the French state for more than 10,000 shots and for 50 years. Its caliber is 662. It's with this gun that I shoot the French championships every year. It's very accurate when you find the right amount of powder and the right patch. Note that the flint must be installed “à l'anglaise”, i.e. with the bevel upwards on this model. Best regards
I took a class this year put on by the curator at Fort Ticonderoga where we were able to examine British muskets and arms of the period, and also the parts and how they were assembled and it's amazing to me how well built these guns were for their era considering that they were made one at a time by hand. I always liked the French guns, they seem more elegant and refined compared to British arms that were rugged but more simplistic, but the punishment they could take and keep going to me shows that despite all the modern technology and engineering, how well designed and put together they were.
Nice example thank you! Now I must boast now as it's a rarity hete unlike the US. I was lucky enough to examine original flintlock pistols and they are not seen in my country much, though they were used here, the country is younger than the US. Many a collector bought up anything on the market of excellent make before my birth, all the good pieces, and now gunshops sell antiques at rediculos prices. But I had the privlidge to handle and feed this beautiful group of flintlock pistols of European make, English French and German styles maybe Dutch, not sure? But I was allowed to cock these weapons and yes the locks all of them had exceptional audible clicks in half to full cock. These pistols are pvt purchase and though smaller than a military cavalry pistol, these were of the same style as many military versions, long and large etc but these were scaled down versions to a respectable size for these to be carried on foot. These were old likely on or pre Napoleonic era? I believe as the owner doea these are for officers or retired military officers? The locks still retained very strong main spring tension and no crunchy sounds at all. Sorry I hardly see originals now.
If a museum out there wants to share their pieces I’m all ears, but so far this is the only chance I have to see and handle many of these originals, many of which haven’t been photographed in ~50 years. Have a good one. ✌️
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That model 1777 musket is in amazing condition. Love that 1811 date stamp. You presented this beautifully and have definitely done your research.
I enjoy you showing us these old flintlocks and percussion firearms.
Love hearing the history behind them as well.
Timely! A few weeks ago I read Didier Bianchi's excellent illustrated book on French military flintlocks. Having you closely examine this one is a real treat -- thanks!
That book is amazing, the best of the lot with all those beautiful colorful pictures
Ive never heard of a Mutzig musket, pretty cool..
Mutzig
Charleville
Maubege
St Etienne
Tulle
Turin
Liege
Were all producing AN IX musket's at one point or another during the Napoleonic area
I absolutely love my 1777 flintlock that I won at an auction a few months ago. Out of my entire collection of military flintlocks, it stands out as the best in terms of handling and weight. Whoever wins this particular firearm will be incredibly fortunate.
The 1777 is also one of the most successful fire arm designs in all of history, with around 7 million made (when including the Model IX), and was copied by friend and foe alike to include the Russian Model 1808, Potsdam Model 1809, Dutch model 1815 & American Model 1816.
Hi it’s Ian from Forgotten…oh wait?!
Don’t degrade Ian lmao
Another great study of a late flintlock era musket. I really do need one of these in my collection.
As you might know, pedersoli does a good repro of the 1766, 1816, etc
Yep. The reproductions are nice but I collect originals.
The B-52 bomber was adopted by the United States Air Force in the early 1950s and is scheduled to be in service well into the 2040' s.
I have the same rifle made in Mutzig in 1808. I use it regularly. It was guaranteed to the French state for more than 10,000 shots and for 50 years. Its caliber is 662. It's with this gun that I shoot the French championships every year. It's very accurate when you find the right amount of powder and the right patch. Note that the flint must be installed “à l'anglaise”, i.e. with the bevel upwards on this model.
Best regards
I took a class this year put on by the curator at Fort Ticonderoga where we were able to examine British muskets and arms of the period, and also the parts and how they were assembled and it's amazing to me how well built these guns were for their era considering that they were made one at a time by hand. I always liked the French guns, they seem more elegant and refined compared to British arms that were rugged but more simplistic, but the punishment they could take and keep going to me shows that despite all the modern technology and engineering, how well designed and put together they were.
The charleville, via the pattern 1842, saw service through the American civil war
I have one of these with the lock being from the arsenal at Versailles, while the stock has a cartouche from the Mutzig arsenal.
The video is more entertaining then the Napolean film, I hate to say. Shorter and more historically accurate as well! :P
A Lovely Art Piece it be..
Nice example thank you! Now I must boast now as it's a rarity hete unlike the US.
I was lucky enough to examine original flintlock pistols and they are not seen in my country much, though they were used here, the country is younger than the US. Many a collector bought up anything on the market of excellent make before my birth, all the good pieces, and now gunshops sell antiques at rediculos prices.
But I had the privlidge to handle and feed this beautiful group of flintlock pistols of European make, English French and German styles maybe Dutch, not sure?
But I was allowed to cock these weapons and yes the locks all of them had exceptional audible clicks in half to full cock.
These pistols are pvt purchase and though smaller than a military cavalry pistol, these were of the same style as many military versions, long and large etc but these were scaled down versions to a respectable size for these to be carried on foot.
These were old likely on or pre Napoleonic era?
I believe as the owner doea these are for officers or retired military officers?
The locks still retained very strong main spring tension and no crunchy sounds at all.
Sorry I hardly see originals now.
The only thing slow and clunky are those shooters unwilling to become proficient in the use of flintlock arms.
? have you seen even 209 primers are now gone also yea a online store might have a few but that is it
I found a french 1777 bayonet i tink!! ist rusted. But is it worth someting? Someone intrested?😅
So I just bought an original 1777 that was made by St Etienne and it looks almost identical to this one
Duuuuude!!
Yeah I'm pretty excited lol@@ILoveMuzzleloading
I didn't sign up for regular auction house shilling. I'm out.
If a museum out there wants to share their pieces I’m all ears, but so far this is the only chance I have to see and handle many of these originals, many of which haven’t been photographed in ~50 years.
Have a good one. ✌️