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U.S. Model 1813 - CONTRACT ARMY - Flintlock Pistol by SIMEON NORTH of Middletown
Guns International #: 102630018 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Antique Pistols - Flintlock - Antique Pistols - 1500-1850
Seller's Information
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Seller: J Dre
Member Since: 4/11/08
First Name: JAY
State: Tennessee
Zip: 37343
Country: United States
Phone: (916) 878-1966
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Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: personal checks, certified checks.
Description:
This Model 1813 flintlock pistol was manufactured by Simeon North in Middletown, Connecticut. North manufactured 1,626 Model 1813 pistols between 1813 and 1815. The Army received 626 pistols which did not have the belt hooks. The contract for the Model 1813 flintlock pistols were the first in which the gun maker agreed to provide weapons with interchangeable parts. This pistol has a round, smoothbore barrel with octagonal breech, double strap, and "Wickham Improvement" barrel band. The stock is black Walnut. The lock plate is marked: "S. NORTH"over an Eagle motif flanked by "U" and "S". "MIDLN. CON" is stamped in an upward curve below the eagle. The initials of inspector Henry H. Perkin (HHP) are stamped on the right breech flat above the flash hole. The left breech flat is stamped with a "P/US" proofmark.
Very good +. This pistol barrel has a mottled, silver gray patina on the barrel and barrel band. The lock, side plate, trigger guard, back strap and buttcap have a brown patina. The barrel band, side plate, trigger guard, back strap and buttcap have light pitting. The barrel has been lightly cleaned and has scattered spots of age discoloration with light to moderate pitting. The lock has a smooth dark patina. The left barrel flat and lock markings are light but legible. The markings on the right side of the barrel are sharp. The stock is fine with minor pressure marks and dings. Including, the U.S. Issued tool. This is a solid example of a rare and historic U.S. primary martial pistol produced in limited numbers during the War of 1812.
Price: $7,600.00
Antique: Yes