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Antique SIMEON NORTH U.S. Model 1816 .54 Caliber Military FLINTLOCK Pistol
Guns International #: 101495206 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Antique Pistols - Flintlock - Military Pistols - Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: van keuren
Member Since: 6/23/16
First Name: Michael
Last Name: Van Keuren
State: Wisconsin
Zip: 53597
Country: United States
Phone: (608) 333-6354
Number of Active Listings: 2
Total Number of Listings: 96
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Postal Money Order
Description:
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!
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SOLD
Antique: Yes