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Charleville info/expert requested

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I have an old Charleville that I'd like to identify the model, estimated year of manufacture and possible value.

It presumably came home with a distant relative who was coming home from the Civil War, went to sleep on the road side with a Civil War era weapon and woke up with this Charleville at his side.

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The US surcharge indicates use by American forces in the American Revolution. If it is all original, authentic and in apparently good condition, it is a piece of major interest to collectors, probably worth many 1000s. With more & better photos & dimensional info it might be possible to ID its specific model.

A major dealer has its British counterpart priced in the $20K range.
 
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The US surcharge indicates use by American forces in the American Revolution. If it is all original, authentic and in apparently good condition, it is a piece of major interest to collectors, probably worth many 1000s. With more & better photos & dimensional info it might be possible to ID its specific model.

A major dealer has its British counterpart priced in the $20K range.
Sounds like whoever swapped your ancestor did your family a favor.
 
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