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The records show Lewis obtained 2 "horse pistols" from the armory in Harpers Ferry. There were 2 types of U.S. pistols there. For 3 or 4 reasons, most everybody thinks they took the 1799 North and Chaney. It was copy of the 1777 Charleville that differs in 2 respects. The N&C barrel is longer by about an inch. and it has no belt clip. But the clip just screws onto the Charleville and can be removed in a minute.
As far as I know, none of the Italians made a copy of the N&C 1799. But at least 2 of them made a 1777 Charleville. The one by Armi San Marco (sometimes was sold as the Navy Arms) does not have Charleville engraved on the lockplate. So that's the one I wanted.
The one I just received today looks in excellent + condition or better and cost me $400 on Gunbroker. Plus fees, taxes, shipping. Gunbroker charges a "fee" to buyers to cover new government regulation fees, It's not a tax. It was about $10 and is charged the buyer at the end of all auctions.
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my Armi San Marco 1777 Charleville
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Rock Island Auctions original 1799 North and Chaney
As far as I know, none of the Italians made a copy of the N&C 1799. But at least 2 of them made a 1777 Charleville. The one by Armi San Marco (sometimes was sold as the Navy Arms) does not have Charleville engraved on the lockplate. So that's the one I wanted.
The one I just received today looks in excellent + condition or better and cost me $400 on Gunbroker. Plus fees, taxes, shipping. Gunbroker charges a "fee" to buyers to cover new government regulation fees, It's not a tax. It was about $10 and is charged the buyer at the end of all auctions.
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my Armi San Marco 1777 Charleville
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Rock Island Auctions original 1799 North and Chaney