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U.S. Simeon North Marked Flintlock Pistol

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:750.00 - 950.00 USD
U.S. Simeon North Marked Flintlock Pistol
Produced between 1817 and 1820. Brass blade sight on the split barrel band, with "P/ US" on the breech. The flat lock plate is marked "S.NORTH/ U (eagle) S/ MIDDLtn CONN" ahead of the hammer, with the date absent. Smooth stock with iron fittings, wood ramrod, spurious "US A K" marking on the reverse plate and "6 AB" stamped on the left side ahead of the wrist.
BBL: 8 1/2 inch round
Stock:
Gauge: 54
Finish: brown
Grips: walnut
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Fair as refinished and remarked. The barrel, barrel band and buttcap show a brown patina with streaks of gray, more evenly mixed on the lock plate and darker on the hammer. Mild handling marks are showing overall, along with areas of pitting. Stock is a replacement, with the barrel band and forearm tip replacements, mended cracks and a few areas of filler. Mainspring is weak, otherwise mechanically fine.