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Scarce and Desirable U.S. "CONTRACT NAVY" Simeon North Model 1813 Flintlock Pistol
Guns International #: 102640472 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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Number of Active Listings: 12
Total Number of Listings: 248
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: personal checks, certified checks.
Description:
Manufactured by Simeon North of Middletown, Connecticut, circa 1813 to 1815 with total quantity approximately 1,626 (around 1,000 delivered to the U.S. Navy with the remainder delivered to the U.S. Army). This pistol was delivered to the Navy since it is fitted with a steel belt hook on the left side of the stock. Complete with a wooden ramrod with swelled tip. As a limited production type, the Model 1813 is in strong demand by collectors. This pistol has historic importance as the First Arms Contract in which a gun maker agreed to provide a product with interchangeable parts.
Very good in original flintlock configuration. The pistol barrel has A SMOOTH DARK PATINA patina on the barrel and barrel band. The lock, side plate, trigger guard, back strap and buttcap have a brown mottled patina. The barrel has been lightly cleaned and has scattered spots of age discoloration with light pitting. The lock has a smooth dark patina. With the original U.S. issued tool.
The action is very good. This is a solid example of a rare and historic U.S. primary martial pistol produced in very limited numbers during the War of 1812.
Price: $7,900.00
Antique: Yes