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As you can tell, the original Model 1805 was a flintlock, .54 caliber. That repro is obviously percussion, but I have no idea of the caliber. I will say that original .54 caliber pistols (Model 1836 and Model 1842) do not have excessive recoil, though one does know the gun went off.
On the repros, I have seen some with pretty bad bores, deep gouges and heavy tool marks. If you plan to shoot one, I would check the barrel and have it reamed if necessary to smooth it up. Military pistols did not use patches, though again, I don't know about the repros.
Jim
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