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c. 1808-1810 War of 1812 U.S. Navy Model 1808 Contract Flintlock Ship’s Pistol

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:3,800.00 USD Estimated At:4,000.00 - 4,500.00 USD
c. 1808-1810 War of 1812 U.S. Navy Model 1808 Contract Flintlock Ship’s Pistol
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Model 1808 U.S. Navy Ship’s Pistol Contract Flintlock
c. 1808-1810 War of 1812 Era, United States Navy Model 1808 Contract Flintlock Ship’s Pistol, made by “S. North,” Berlin, Con(necticut), Very Fine.
A very rare U.S. Flintlock Martial Pistol that is attractive and in good mechanical working order, measuring 16.75" long overall. This Rare, U.S. Navy Model 1808 Contract Flintlock Ship's Pistol is complete with belt hook, made by and marked, “S. NORTH, BERLIN, CON.”. It has a 9.75”, .68 caliber round Iron unmarked barrel. Only 3,000 of these Flintlock Ship’s Pistols were produced. Its Lock is marked with an attractive American Federal Heraldic Eagle, with “U. STATES”, “S. NORTH, BERLIN, CON.” Appears professionally reconverted/restored using original period parts. The Stock is solid with period old wood repairs that are actually very hard to detect at the right side of the fore-end, with typical slight scratches and minor dings from years of actual service.