Guns International #: 101427719
Seller's Inventory #: 20170

Category - Civil War Rifles - Antique Pistols - 1500-1850

Category
Civil War Rifles
Antique Pistols - 1500-1850

SCARCE Antique SIMEON NORTH Model 1843 HALL Breech Loading CAVALRY CARBINE 1 of 10,500 Contracted by Simeon North

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SCARCE Antique SIMEON NORTH Model 1843 HALL Breech Loading CAVALRY CARBINE

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 1849 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.

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. Many of these rode on the Western Frontier with the 1st and 2nd Dragoons and many would go on to be used during the American Civil War, especially in the Western Theater.

The overall condition is very good. The action is strong. The bore is in good condition with nice rifling. “W” and “HUNTER” are stamped on the left side of the frame. “US/S. NORTH/MIDLtn/CONN1849” is marked atop the breech. Nice, smooth, dark walnut stock that remains solid. An interesting indentation on the right side, perhaps from an impact, that did not break the stock. The left side of the barrel has a “JCB” stamp, for Ordnance Inspector Joseph C. Bragg. A great piece of US history!

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

Barrel is 21 inches.

Caliber: .52

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$2795

#20170
 

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Antique: Yes