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**SOLD** Simeon North U.S. Model 1819, Cal. 54 Flintlock, 1821 Manufacture **SOLD**
Guns International #: 101965362 Seller's Inventory #: CBP21-159
Category: Military Pistols - US - Military Pistols - US
Seller's Information
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Seller: Antique & Modern Firearms, Inc.
Company: Antique & Modern Firearms, Inc.
Member Since: 4/27/15
State: Kentucky
Zip: 40503
Country: United States
Phone: (859) 276-1419
Fax: (859) 278-0838
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Description:
The U.S. Model 1819 Simeon North Flintlock Martial Pistol was made in Middletown, Connecticut, with 20,400 manufactured. This 10 1/4 inch long barrel, .54 caliber smoothbore flintlock, is a U.S. Army Contract Model 1819 pistol made by Simeon North in 1821. The U.S. Ordnance Department showed Simeon North a sample pair of pistols from the Harpers Ferry Armory on June 12, 1819. North then produced a pistol similar to that of Harpers Ferry with a few alterations. He signed a contract with the U.S. Military on July 21, 1819 producing 10,000 pistols. This pistol has a sliding safety bolt located at the rear of the lockplate that half cocks the hammer. The sliding safety bolt is rare for a pistol from this year. When these pistols were converted to percussion (unlike this one which has survived in its original flintlock state), this bolt was removed because it got caught on holsters. This pistol also introduced the iron swivel ramrod. It was created because wooden ramrods often fell out of the pistols and were lost. The front sight is a brass blade and the rear sight is oval on the tang.
Many of these pistols were updated to the much more reliable percussion system in the 1830s. The service life was quite long for these pistols. 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. Again, though many of these pistols were converted to percussion, here is a true survivor in its original flintlock form.
The overall condition is fine with a gray/silver patina throughout. The action is functional though a little weak. The walnut stock has been sanded but is solid, with only a couple of minor cracks. The cartouches are barely visible. The bore is rough, with pitting throughout. A great piece of history, very difficult to find in any condition, and especially not converted! Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction. ANTIQUE FIREARM--FFL NOT REQUIRED PRICE: $2,150 We are Antique & Modern Firearms in Lexington, KY, dealer of fine firearms since 1974. PH. 859-276-1419 We Buy, Sell and Trade Firearms & Knives. Have a Individual Firearm, Firearms Collection, or Firearms Estate to sell, let us know, we can buy or consignment sell it for you. NOTE: No additional fee for a Credit Card payment.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Simeon North
Model: 1819