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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.
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The .69 caliber smoothbore barrel is 30 1/2" long, and the overall length of the gun is 45".
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The lock follows the 1777 pattern and has a brass pan set at an angle.
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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.
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The triggerguard is similar to that on the 1777 Infantry musket, only cast out of brass.
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Here is the wrist area. The carbine has a very short length of pull, only 12" Perfect for short-armed shooters.
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To prove the point about the carbine being sized for smaller framed shooters, here in my 8 year old daughter, Caleigh, taking aim with it during at the range. It is a little big for her yet, but you get the point. |
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