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1828 Antique SIMEON NORTH U.S. Model 1826 NAVY Percussion CONVERSION Pistol Early American United States Navy Sidearm!
Guns International #: 101745782 Seller's Inventory #: 215096
Category: Antique Pistols - 1500-1850 - Antique Pistols - Percussion
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State: Missouri
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Description:
1828 Antique SIMEON NORTH U.S. Model 1826 NAVY Percussion CONVERSION Pistol
Early American United States Navy Sidearm!
Here we present an antique Simeon North U.S. Model 1826 Navy Percussion Conversion pistol, made in 1828 with a production run between 1826-29 in Middletown, Connecticut. This example would have started out originally as a flintlock and converted to percussion shortly after the more reliable percussion system came about, likely in the 1830s. This rarely seen model is historically significant as the last U.S. Martial Pistol contract manufactured by Simeon North (1765-1852) for the U.S. military. North had been manufacturing pistols under contract since the Model 1799, which was the first official U.S. martial pistol, and is credited with playing a crucial role in the industrialization of the United States, including the introduction of milling machines and interchangeable parts. Only 3,000 of these pistols were manufactured at North’s shop in Middletown.
This pistol was converted to percussion using the Belgian Style Alteration method, more commonly known as the “Cone Type” conversion. All external lock parts were removed with the screw hole plugged, the pan ground flush with lock plate (leaving the remnants intact) and the small existing cavity in the pan filled with brass to give it a level or squared off profile along the top. The vent hole of the barrel was plugged with a nipple screwed into the threaded receptacle at the top of the barrel, set off center towards the lock side. Then, adding the distinctive arsenal, military hammer. This is the type of conversion that was only done at Harper's Ferry and Springfield and is sometimes referred to as an "armory conversion."
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 overall condition is good. Strong action. Good bore, clear and smooth. Solid wood with a thin stable crack around the grip and chipping around the lock. “1828” dated lock. Matching patina throughout. The belt clip is firm.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 8-5/8 inches.
Caliber: .58 Percussion
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1685
#215096
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Antique: Yes