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Simeon North M-1816 .54 cal flintlock pistol
Guns International #: 101220945 Seller's Inventory #: one
Category: Antique Pistols - Flintlock - Antique Pistols - 1500-1850
Seller's Information
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Seller: Frontier Gallery
Company: Frontier Gallery
Member Since: 9/24/13
First Name: Peter
Last Name: Gracyalny
State: Colorado
Zip: 80524
Country: United States
Phone: (970) 484-4200
Fax: (970) 484-4200
Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 52
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Cash, Postal Money Orders, Certified Checks, Visa, MasterCard, Discover ~ NO CC Fee
Description:
Simeon North was called “the father of American miltary pistols.” This is a US Model 1816 Flintlock pistol, US miltary marked with a “ US.” Also marked with a“ P “ for a proof mark, and
a “J “ stamped that the pistol was mustered out of miltary service.
In 1813, Connecticut gunmaker Simeon North was contracted by the U.S. government to supply a beefy .69-cal. pistol. He made a hefty double-strapped iron front band (all the gun’s furniture was iron). The black walnut stock incorporated a reinforcing band up the spine of the stock, from the grip cap to the barrel tang. The flashpan was brass and the ramrod was hickory.
North had made 1,626 of the guns when, in 1816, the military decided on some changes. The caliber was to be reduced to .54, and a brass front sight blade was added to the top of the barrel band. Unlike the 1813, a portion of the stock extended forward of the band. The lock was casehardened, and the barrel and mountings were browned. All the brown is gone on this example.
This one has a front sight with a brass blade, but most of the other marks have been corroded away because of black powder use. But you can see an “ S “and an “ N “and a very faint eagle. This beefy pistol still has a great old growth black walnut stock.
These pistols were so well made and tough, that they were used in the early days of the American Civil War, a large number were converted into percussion...So flintlock are rare. call or e-mail us if you have any questions.
No international shipping. Also shipping and handling will be determined at the date of sale.
If you happen to be near Fort Collins, Colorado, stop in and visit. There’s a lot to see!
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Simeon North, Connecticut
Model: M-1816 flintlock pistol
Serial Number: NA
Caliber Info: .54
Condition: Good.
Metal Condition: Fair
Wood Condition: Good