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Category - Antique Pistols - Flintlock - Antique Pistols - 1500-1850

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Antique Pistols - Flintlock
Antique Pistols - 1500-1850

“DYC” UNIT MARKED BRITISH Antique DRAGOON Pattern 1796 Flintlock CAVALRY Devon Yeomanry Cavalry Marked Pistol

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“DYC” UNIT MARKED BRITISH Antique DRAGOON Pattern 1796 Flintlock CAVALRY

Devon Yeomanry Cavalry Marked Pistol

Here we present an antique British Pattern 1796 Light Dragoon Flintlock Pistol, made circa the late-18th Century. This pistol would have been carried by a member of the British Light Dragoons. Light Cavalry in the British Army began to be more highly developed and organized during this very period of the middle 1700s.

This example has the Royal Cipher above “VR” marked on the lock plate, crown proofs on the breech, and “D.Y.C/3./A” unit marked on the bottom of the trigger guard, possibly that of the Devon Yeomanry Cavalry regiment. Under threat of invasion by the French Revolutionary government from 1793, and with insufficient military forces to repulse such an attack, the British government under William Pitt the Younger decided in 1794 to increase the Militia and to form corps of volunteers for the defense of the country. The mounted arm of the volunteers became known as the “Gentlemen and Yeomanry Cavalry”. The Royal 1st Devon Yeomanry was first raised on May 15, 1794, as 1st Devon Troop before being regimented in 1803 as the 1st Devonshire Yeomanry Cavalry.

By the 18th century, cavalry represented one of the three basic troop types of any European army, along with the infantry and artillery. Mounted troops came in a variety of different types, depending on the role that they played on the battlefield. Light cavalry rode small quick horses and carried light weapons ideal for scouting and skirmishing. Heavy cavalry, including cuirassiers and lancers, on the other hand, were often armored and were mounted on strong powerful horses which they used to smash and break enemy formations in close combat. The nature of the terrain and the tactical realities of the American Revolution reduced the use of cavalry, forcing battlefield commanders to adapt their tactics from those used in Europe. While not as important to the outcome of the conflict as infantry or artillery, the cavalry of both the British and American armies were essential to the war effort. Two British Regiments, the 16th & 17th, participated in the attempt to put down the American Revolution against British rule from 1775-1783.

The overall condition is fine. Original finish. The action is excellent. The bore is smooth and bright. The stock remains solid showing a little use. Inspection markings throughout.

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Barrel is 9 inches.

Caliber: .67 Flintlock

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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Antique: Yes