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

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

U.S. CONTRACT Early American Army & Navy Sidearm

Here we present an antique Simeon North U.S. Contract Model 1816 Flintlock Pistol, manufactured between 1817-20 in Middletown, Connecticut. 19,374 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, though worn, is marked “S. NORTH, US, MIDL. CON.”. along with the Federal Eagle. The barrel is also marked “US”. Though many of these pistols were converted to percussion, here is a true survivor in its original flintlock form.

The overall condition is good+. Original patina. Original flintlock. The action is strong. The bore is smooth and patinated. The stock is solid. The barrel has a condemnation mark that put this pistol out of service. A great piece never converted!

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

Barrel is 9-1/8 inches.

Caliber: .54 Flintlock

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$2400
#230286