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Antique SIMEON NORTH U.S. CONTRACT Model 1819 Martial CONVERSION Pistol UNITED STATES Army & Navy MILITARY Sidearm
Guns International #: 102637690 Seller's Inventory #: 230627
Category: Antique Pistols - 1500-1850 - Handguns - American Pistols
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State: Missouri
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Description:
Antique SIMEON NORTH U.S. CONTRACT Model 1819 Martial CONVERSION Pistol
UNITED STATES Army & Navy MILITARY Sidearm
Here we present an antique U.S. Model 1819 Simeon North Percussion Conversion Martial Pistol, made circa 1821 in Middletown, Connecticut. This .54 caliber smoothbore U.S. Contract Model 1819 pistol was made by Simeon North for a U.S. Army contract and would have started out life as a flintlock prior to being converted to percussion when the more reliable system was introduced.
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. The complete production run had a total of 20,400 made. 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. 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.
Many, as is this one, were updated to the much more reliable percussion system in the 1830s and 1840s. 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 overall condition is good. Strong action. The nipple is damaged/broken. Good bore for its age. Markings are legible. This example sports a solid stock/grip that contains an average amount of handling wear.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 10 inches.
Caliber: .54 Smoothbore
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1800
#230627
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Antique: Yes