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Antique SIMEON NORTH U.S. Model 1816 .54 Caliber Military FLINTLOCK Pistol U.S. CONTRACT Early American Army & Navy Sidearm
Guns International #: 102265549 Seller's Inventory #: 228142
Category: Antique Pistols - Flintlock - Military Pistols - Antique
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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.
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Description:
Antique SIMEON NORTH U.S. Model 1816 .54 Caliber Military FLINTLOCK Pistol
U.S. CONTRACT Early American Army & Navy Sidearm
Here we present an antique Simeon North U.S. Contract Model 1816 Flintlock Pistol, manufactured between 1817-20 in Middletown, Connecticut. 19,374 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” with military inspection marks. Though many of these pistols were converted to percussion, here is a true survivor in its original flintlock form.
The overall condition is good. The action does not function, as the hammer does not hold in the cock position. Good bore for its age. Barrel band is missing. This example has maintained a solid stock/grip with a cartouche remnant on the left wrist.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 8-1/2 inches.
Caliber: .54 Flintlock
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1200
#228142
SOLD
Antique: Yes