|
|
|
|
|
|                 |
| This is the 1777 Pattern French Cavalry Carbine. It is a small, light musket. The perfect size for smaller framed shooters like smaller women and teens. |
|
| The .69 caliber smoothbore barrel is 30 1/2" long, and the overall length of the gun is 45". |
|
| The lock follows the 1777 pattern and has a brass pan set at an angle. The angled pan is so the pan is level when held at the "prime" position. |
|
| Besides the length, the sling bar sets this apart as a cavalry carbine. you'd wear a sling over your shoulder and clip it to the ring that slides along this bar, then stick the muzzle into a socket on the saddle so you could carry the gun hands-free. |
|
| The triggerguard is similar to that on the 1777 Infantry musket, only cast out of brass. |
|
| Here is the wrist area. The carbine has a very short length of pull, only 12" Perfect for short-armed shooters. |
|
| To prove the point about the carbine being sized for smaller framed shooters, here is my then-8 year old daughter, Caleigh, taking aim with it at the range. It was still a little big for her at the time, but you get the point. |
|
