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Seller's Inventory #: 210058

Category - Antique Rifles - 1500-1850 - Antique Rifles - Percussion

Category
Antique Rifles - 1500-1850
Antique Rifles - Percussion

Antique U.S. SIMEON NORTH Model 1843 HALL Breech Loading Percussion CARBINE 1844 Dated Side Lever; 1 of 10,500 Contracted by Simeon North

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Antique U.S. SIMEON NORTH Model 1843 HALL Breech Loading Percussion CARBINE

1844 Dated Side Lever; 1 of 10,500 Contracted by Simeon North

Here we present an antique U.S. Model 1843 Side Lever Breech Loading Carbine from the Simeon North Contract, made circa 1844 in Middletown, Connecticut. A native of Berlin, Connecticut, Simeon North was a successful manufacturer of scythes before he turned to gun making, eventually becoming one of the major suppliers of firearms to the United States military before the Civil War.

10,500 of these “side lever” Hall carbines were produced by Simeon North in 1844-1853. More than half are believed to have been rifled for use in the Civil War. Most of the rifled carbines were part of the 5,000 rebored and rifled for .58 caliber Minie balls during the "Hall Carbine Affair," but this example and a few others are .54 caliber and may have been rifled by one of the national armories or by the Confederate States.

North was better known for the rifles that he produced. In 1823, he won a government contract in which he supplied the army with standard breech-loading rifles. These initially were flintlock arms, but in 1843 North submitted a new design for governmental approval. His revamped model was christened "North's Improvement" for its improved method of working the breech mechanism. Until then, breech-loading rifles were flawed with loose seams between the chamber and the barrel, causing flames to spurt out the back and losing some velocity because of this gas leakage. North's design made the breech mechanism fit more closely to the barrel, thus reducing the loss of velocity. His adaptation of the Hall percussion breechloader was a success with the army, and he continued filling orders until his death in 1852.

This carbine shows two cartouches. The one on the left is complete though the one on the right is partially effaced by the period chip, which is worn smooth with wear and time. “1844” dated breech block.

The overall condition is very good. The action is strong and tight. Untouched patina. Solid stock with a visible cartouche on the left wrist. A great example of the Hall Model 1843 Saddle Ring Carbine!

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 21-1/8 inches.

Caliber: .54 Percussion

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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#210058
 

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Antique: Yes