A French dragoon musket reproduction with an octagon-to-round barrel and the profile of the 1777 pattern.
Supplied in a non-firing state.
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Technical details Specifications & construction
Barrel40½ inches
Bore.69 calibre
Overall length56 inches
As the photographs attest, this
replica is quite well assembled with a case hardened frizzen cover (hammer)
producing good sparks.
The
seamless tempered barrels are made of polished gun steel (type
:BS970 no.080M40-
auto industry foundry)
and the breeches are tight.
We use a
industrial case-hardening factory process that makes sparking both more reliable
and longer lasting.
Presently no other musket provider uses this
technique.
As with all our
other flintlocks, the vent is not drilled (read details below) so we can ship easily to your door
throughout North America and to Europe and the UK.
Aside from that they
are exactly like
the originals.
A fine addition to any collection.
The
history of this musket (technically a "fusil") dates back to 1734 when
French Dragoons first were armed with long arms so they could fight on foot.
The pattern illustrated here resembles the 1766 model. though shorter.
France's foot artillery copied the Dragoon model, becoming that corps first
firearm. In 1777 a brass pan was introduced and the length of the
barrel was reduced to 42 1/2 inches (some originals measure 41 1/2 inches).
During the American Revolution the French Artillery used this model.
In 1800 (AN IX) it was decided to alter this musket by reducing the barrel
length to 40 1/2 inches. In 1805 a unit of Foot Dragoons was even formed to
skirmish using light infantry tactics.
Dragoons on foot in 1806 by Edouard Detaille
During the Napoleonic Wars, the Dragoon pattern was adopted by other units
like the Voltiguers (Light Infantry), the Foot Artillery, and in 1806 even
some regiments of carabiniers and horse grenadiers. Towards the end of
the production of this musket, the French Navy and the National Guard
adopted it. In the end over 450,000 were made.
French Voltiguers campagning in Spain in 1808 shown armed with this musket
by Jean-Claude Bonnefond (Virginia Museum of Fine Art)
This
smooth-bore musket has a 40 1/2-inch octagon-to-round barrel with a .69
calibre bore. Historically they used a .65 ball. Overall length of reproduction is 56 inches.
Mounted Dragoons with this musket by Edouard Detaille
French Dragoon and
Light Infantry Musket:
Our Guarantee
If upon receiving your musket you are not completely happy with
your purchase, you may return it for a refund. All we ask is you cover the
shipping costs. It has to be returned in two weeks of receipt and be in its
original state (unaltered and unmodified).
Non-Firing State
We sell historically accurate muskets and pistols in a non-firing state for demonstration purposes. This allows us to comply with various local, state, national and international firearms regulations, along with shipping company policy restrictions. This means the product comes right to your doorstep. A certified gunsmith may decide to alter a musket or pistol to a firing state by drilling the vent hole and test firing it. No need to remove the breech plug. We are not legally responsible for any changes from its present state. Please read our Conditions of Use and Legal Disclaimer. The customer is expected to be aware of the laws of their locality that govern products of this nature.
