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U.S. Simeon North Model 1816 Flintlock Pistol

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:375.00 USD Estimated At:950.00 - 1,400.00 USD
U.S. Simeon North Model 1816 Flintlock Pistol
Manufactured from 1817 to 1820 with a total production of about 19,374. The lock plate is marked with the later type marking: "S. NORTH (in a downward arch) / U eagle shield motif S / MIDLTN CONN. (in an upward arch)" and the left rear of the barrel has a "P" and "U" visible and the right side is marked with an "OA". The barrel is made without sights, has a brass flash pan without a fence and the remaining mountings are iron. The stock extends about 1/2" ahead of the barrel band and the iron backstrap extends from the barrel to the buttcap. A "V" is stamped on the right rear stock flat. The pistol has an incorrect replacement iron ramrod.
BBL: 9 1/16 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 54
Finish: brown/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Good. The metal surfaces are pitted and have a goldish hue from having a protective coat of varnish applied some time ago. The stock is very good with a few chips, dings and dents, and has also is covered with varnish. The front sight on the barrel band has been filed off. Some of the markings are faint, but all are discernable. The action is fine.