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The '''Pistolet modèle 1786''' was |
The '''Pistolet modèle 1786''' was the Naval designation for the '''Pistolet modèle 1777''' flintlock pistol pattern; introduced to French Military units in 1786 and produced until 1801, when it was superseded by the [[Pistolet modèle An IX]]. |
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The Pistolet modèle 1777/1786 was a replacement for the [[Pistolet modèle 1733]] (and subsequent 1763/66 variants). This was the first modification since the French and Indian War and incorporated the same changes the musket variants that this pattern year introduced; however reverted the spring based barrel bands to a very heavy brass front barrel band that was pinned in. Two variants of this pattern were produced which included one with a belt hook and one without. The one without a belt hook ultimately was more popular. |
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The Pistolet modèle 1786 cas as a replacement for the [[Pistolet modèle 1779]],<ref>{{cite web | url=http://mnm.webmuseo.com/ws/musee-national-marine/app/collection/record/9095 | title=Oeuvre : Précisions - Pistolet de marine à silex, modèle 1779, 1er type | les collections du musée | Musée national de la Marine }}</ref> which was found wanting. |
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Although the Model 1777/86 was initially more popular than the 1763/66 Pattern, the tune changed when the pistols began needing maintenance and repair work. It was found by Military Armorers that they were very difficult to fix, the Hussar Regiments complained the pistols warmed up too easily (about 3 shots to overheat), and it was found by the soldiers that used them that the ramrod was also useless; forcing them to use cleaning rods as makeshift ramrods. It was also observed that dismantling and cleaning the pistol in the field was practically impossible and thus a change was necessary. While the 1777/86 Pattern pistol's shortcomings were being fixed, 1763/66 Pattern weapons were taken out of storage and reissued to troops to replace the 1777/86 Pattern. It wasn't until 1801 when the kinks were worked out and the [[Pistolet modèle An IX]] was issued.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://mnm.webmuseo.com/ws/musee-national-marine/app/collection/record/9095 | title=Oeuvre : Précisions - Pistolet de marine à silex, modèle 1779, 1er type | les collections du musée | Musée national de la Marine }}</ref> |
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== Sources and references == |
== Sources and references == |
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Revision as of 02:42, 21 August 2023
| Pistolet modèle An XIII | |
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 Pistolet modèle 1786. On display at the Musée Saint-Remi de Reims. | |
| Type | Flintlock pistol |
| Place of origin | France |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1786 - |
| Used by | France and various others |
| Wars | French Revolutionary wars Napoleonic wars |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Manufactures Impériales of Charleville, Maubeuge, St-Etienne, Tulle, Versailles, Mutzig and Torino |
| Produced | 1786-1806 |
| Specifications | |
| Cartridge | 0.65" (16.51mm) Black Powder Paper Cartridge |
| Calibre | 0.69" (17.5 mm) |
| Action | Flintlock |
| Rate of fire | 2 to 3 rpm |
| Effective firing range | 5 to 10 metres |
| Feed system | Muzzle Loading |
| Sights | None |
The Pistolet modèle 1786 was the Naval designation for the Pistolet modèle 1777 flintlock pistol pattern; introduced to French Military units in 1786 and produced until 1801, when it was superseded by the Pistolet modèle An IX.
The Pistolet modèle 1777/1786 was a replacement for the Pistolet modèle 1733 (and subsequent 1763/66 variants). This was the first modification since the French and Indian War and incorporated the same changes the musket variants that this pattern year introduced; however reverted the spring based barrel bands to a very heavy brass front barrel band that was pinned in. Two variants of this pattern were produced which included one with a belt hook and one without. The one without a belt hook ultimately was more popular.
Although the Model 1777/86 was initially more popular than the 1763/66 Pattern, the tune changed when the pistols began needing maintenance and repair work. It was found by Military Armorers that they were very difficult to fix, the Hussar Regiments complained the pistols warmed up too easily (about 3 shots to overheat), and it was found by the soldiers that used them that the ramrod was also useless; forcing them to use cleaning rods as makeshift ramrods. It was also observed that dismantling and cleaning the pistol in the field was practically impossible and thus a change was necessary. While the 1777/86 Pattern pistol's shortcomings were being fixed, 1763/66 Pattern weapons were taken out of storage and reissued to troops to replace the 1777/86 Pattern. It wasn't until 1801 when the kinks were worked out and the Pistolet modèle An IX was issued.[1]
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