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Antique SIMEON NORTH U.S. Model 1816 .54 Caliber Military FLINTLOCK Pistol Early American Army & Navy Sidearm! Guns International #: 101490526 Seller's Inventory #: 20164 Category: Antique Pistols - Flintlock - Military Pistols - Antique Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com 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 Platinum Seller Number of Active Listings: 1585 Total Number of Listings: 30419 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 U.S. Model 1816 .54 Caliber Military FLINTLOCK Pistol 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/MIDLN. CON.”. along with the Federal Eagle. The barrel is also marked “US”. The cartouche on the left stock has faded, but reads “LS” which stands for Sub-Ordnance Inspector Luther Sage. Sage was responsible for inspecting the Model 1816 Simeon North pistols. 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 and tight. The bore is good. The stock is in great shape! Here is a very handsome Simeon North Flintlock Pistol to add to the collection! 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. Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE. Delivered directly to your door by express mail! Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. ancestryguns $2475 #20164 SOLD Antique: Yes |