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Antique SIMEON NORTH US Model 1816 .54 Caliber FLINTLOCK Pistol KIT CARSON Early American Army & Navy Sidearm!
Guns International #: 101434848 Seller's Inventory #: 20154
Category: Antique Pistols - Flintlock - Antiques
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
Antique SIMEON NORTH US Model 1816 .54 Caliber FLINTLOCK Pistol KIT CARSON
Early American Army & Navy Sidearm!
Here we present an antique U.S. 1816 Simeon North flintlock pistol, made 1817-20 in Middletown, Connecticut. Fewer than 20,000 of these were made for the U.S. military. Many were updated to the much more reliable percussion system in the 1830s. The service life was quite long for this pistol. The famous scout and Indian fighter Kit Carson fought with one of these, still in its original flintlock form, during the Mexican-American War from 1846-48. Even though percussion arms, including pistols, had been adopted by the U.S. in the 30s, it was not unusual for flintlocks to still be in use. Primary conflicts that would have involved this piece during its service life were the Seminole Wars, the Pawnee Expedition, the Mexican-American War and even the American Civil War.
The lock is marked “S. NORTH, US, MIDL. CON.”. along with the Federal Eagle. The barrel is also marked “US” and “P” for proofed. The cartouche on the left stock reads “LS” which stands for Sub-Ordnance Inspector Luther Sage. “X” inspection marks seen throughout. Though many of these pistols were converted to percussion, here is a true survivor in its original flintlock form.
The overall condition is very good. The action is strong. The bore is smooth and in good condition. The stock is in great shape with the visible inspector cartouche! A very nice and very scarce early American flintlock that would have been in the holster during an epic period in history!
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 9-1/16 inches.
Caliber: .54
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$2695
#20154
SOLD
Antique: Yes