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U.S. Simeon North Model 1816 Flintlock Pistol

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military / Hand Guns - Pistols Start Price:900.00 USD Estimated At:1,800.00 - 2,750.00 USD
U.S. Simeon North Model 1816 Flintlock Pistol
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U.S. Simeon North Model 1816 Flintlock Pistol

This is an example of a U.S. Model 1816 Army Contract Flintlock Pistol manufactured by Simeon North of Middletown, Connecticut between 1817 and 1820. The lock plate is marked "S. NORTH/U[eagle shield]S/MIDLtnCONN". The breech end of the barrel is stamped "P/US" on the left side and "RJ" on the right side above the touch hole. The front sight and flash pan are brass. Some of the components are stamped with single letter inspector marks. The stock has an outline of a cartouche on the left flat. With a hickory ramrod with a swelled tip.

Manufacture: Simeon North
Model: 1816
BBL: 9 1/16 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 54
Finish: brown/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN

Very good plus. The pistol retains traces of original brown finish and traces of original case colors with the balance a smooth gray patina with some scattered minor pitting. The varnished stock is also very good with some minor scratches and pressure dents. Mechanically fine.