Since there's no War of 1812 forum..."Parlez-vous français?"

[Archer]

Yes, the number of French guns that survive is very small considering the many thousands that were imported over the years.  The fact that so many of the surviving examples have been converted to flint would indicate to me that there are very many more that no longer exist.  By the way Mario, it wasn't that long ago, on this very forum that you informed me that you knew of no French fusil ever produced that carried a rear site.  How's that assertion working out for you?

[Archer]

Oh, by the way, as hard as I've tried I've been unable to locate any primary documentation concerning French fusils that were converted to percussion.  All I've been able to find so far is physical evidence in the form of existing guns.  I guess physical evidence doesn't count without primary documentation to back it up!