Original French Flintlock Overcoat Pistol by Mollet of Brest with Relief Carved Stock and Gold Etched Barrel - Circa 1760 U.S. Artillery The entire frame and cylinder

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

It is also marked D | 65 on the butt plate tang

Women working in war industries were discouraged from enlisting

however for the most part it is still very well retained

Original French Flintlock Overcoat Pistol by Mollet of Brest with Relief Carved Stock and Gold Etched Barrel - Circa 1760 U.S. Artillery The entire frame and cylinderOriginal 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,