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SIMEON NORTH 1808 NAVY FLINTLOCK PISTOL.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 5,000.00 USD
SIMEON NORTH 1808 NAVY FLINTLOCK PISTOL.
NSN. Cal. 64. 10-1/8" Correct, unmarked bbl. Chamfered lock with inset brass pan has bridled friction frizzen and is marked "S. North Berlin Con" on tail. Lock in front of round faced cock is marked with eagle over "U STATES". American walnut stock extends to muzzle and is brass mounted. Steel belt hook is affixed to left side. Hickory ramrod is held by brass pipe with beaded ends. Large inspectors cartouche is on left side of stock under sideplate. CONDITION: Good, as reconverted from percussion. Conversion done by welding bbl and drilling new vent. Lock has a mix of old and new parts. Stock is sound, with newer varnish, but with long crack on right side of bbl channel, sharp edges somewhat rounded. Cartouche is oil filled. Front bbl mounting pin is missing. Ramrod is a modern replacement. 4-47190 MGM124