Antique SIMEON NORTH U.S. Model 1816 .54 Caliber Military FLINTLOCK Pistol Early American Army & Navy Sidearm!

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Antique SIMEON NORTH U.S. Model 1816 .54 Caliber Military FLINTLOCK Pistol

Early American Army & Navy Sidearm!

Here we present an antique U.S. 1816 Simeon North flintlock pistol, made 1817-20 in Middletown, Connecticut. Fewer than 20,000 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, MIDL. CON.” along with the Federal Eagle. The barrel and left stock flat show inspection markings.

The overall condition is good. Original patina. Strong action. Aged smooth bore. The walnut stock is in good shape showing period wear. A cartouche remnant can be seen on the left wrist.

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

Barrel is 9-1/8 inches.

Caliber: .54

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$2525
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