SOLD Charleville Flintlock Pistol

[bornintheussr]

Repro of Charleville pistol appears to be used but in good condition, flint sparks very good

$650 shipped where legal
Layaways available up to 4 month with $200 deposit

 

[bornintheussr]

 

[William Hagewood]

.69 cal?

 

[bornintheussr]

Yes

 

[longtoothpard]

Looks like there is a wedge in the frizzen spring. Wonder if the spring is weak.

 

[kylewayne33]

That’s a sharp looking pistol! Wish I had the funds for it

 

[bornintheussr]

btt

 

[Smokey Plainsman]

Of what manufacture is this pistol?

 

[bornintheussr]

Navy arms, made in Italy don't know exact manufacturer

 

[trackpin]

Frizzen spring weak? Won’t hold frizzen in closed position? Spring has to be wedged to do so? Are they available from somewhere?

 

[bornintheussr]

Took wedge out still works fine

 

[Dusty_Traveler]

Of what manufacture is this pistol?

I think these were built by ASM

 

[Darto]

Two Italian companies made reproductions of this 1766 Charleville. Lewis and Clark took a pair of the American made version copy (North and Cheney 1799) with them on the Voyage of Discovery. It was the two captains that carried them. Distinctive backwards frizzen spring. In the diares Lewis called them "horse pistols" due to the large .69 caliber.

https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/77/1421/north-cheney-us-model-1799-flintlock-pistol

https://lewis-clark.org/tools-and-techniques/weapons/pistols/

https://gunmagwarehouse.com/blog/weaponry-of-the-lewis-clark-expedition-a-look-at-history/

 

[bornintheussr]

I used to own one. I sold it because it didn't suit my personna. I bought it in the 1970's. I believe I paid about $50 for it.

Looks like I'm very close on pricing considering inflation

 

[bornintheussr]

btt

 

[Famman]

PM sent..

 

[bornintheussr]

Sold