Original French Flintlock Overcoat Pistol by Mollet of Brest with Relief Carved Stock and Gold Etched Barrel - Circa 1760 U.S. Artillery This particular example is

This particular example is

but both weapons were produced until the end of the war

The entire frame and cylinder are beautifully scroll engraved and bear a serial number 4175 which matches the one on the barrel assembly

The throat also has a crossed out regimental marking reading 79

and has serial number G 67472 on the receiver floor plate

Original French Flintlock Overcoat Pistol by Mollet of Brest with Relief Carved Stock and Gold Etched Barrel - Circa 1760 U.S. Artillery This particular example isOriginal Item: Only One Available. Here we have a lovely mid 18th Century French flintlock overcoat pistol, all iron mounted with lovely etched gold embellishments on the top of the barrel. The fittings are all sculpted and decorated either engraving, and the wood stock has some beautiful relief carved designs around the fittings. The lock is marked Mollet a Brest, indicating it was made or retailed by Mollet of Brest. We have researched this maker,