FRANCE, époque Louis XVI et postérieure Manufacture de Saint Etienne. Cavalry pistol, model 1777, second type. Flintlock with bronze case, signed with crowned J. Reverse side engraved R. Inside case marked "Etienne - Denis". Barrel smooth, round, then with sides towards the thunder, dated [17]85 and marked B crowned and M. Reverse of barrel marked JMB under crown. Cal. 17 mm. Walnut stock. Brass trigger guard and cap; soldered iron ring on cap screw and belt hook. With iron ramrod with nail head (first model). Barrel length: 19 cm - Overall length: 33.4 cm. Scratches and knocks from use; a few points of oxidation; a few small chips, including a larger one above the hook attachment (burn mark?); small filling under the stock at the trigger guard attachment; stained ramrod.