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Antique SIMEON NORTH U.S. M1816 .54 Military FLINTLOCK Pistol KIT CARSON U.S. CONTRACT Early American Army & Navy Sidearm Guns International #: 102651001 Seller's Inventory #: 240133 Category: Antique Pistols - 1500-1850 - Antique Pistols - Flintlock Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com 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 Platinum Seller Number of Active Listings: 1421 Total Number of Listings: 33826 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order Description: Antique SIMEON NORTH U.S. M1816 .54 Military FLINTLOCK Pistol KIT CARSON 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”. Though many of these pistols were converted to percussion, here is a true survivor in its original flintlock form. The overall condition is rough. Appears to have been dug. Dark weathered patina. The action moves but there is no main spring tension. The bore is untouched and a bit rough. There are some faint markings on the left stock flat. The stock has some light sanding marks throughout. There are two stable splits on the left side of the gun and some roughness around the ramrod channel. A good piece for display! Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction. Barrel is 9-1/8 inches. Caliber: .54 Flintlock Overall condition as seen in photos. Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE. Delivered directly to your door by express mail! Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. ancestryguns $1500 #240133 SOLD Antique: Yes |