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U.S. Simeon North Model 1816 Flintlock Pistol

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,400.00 - 2,250.00 USD
U.S. Simeon North Model 1816 Flintlock Pistol

Estimate: $1400 - 2250
Manufactured from 1817 to 1820 with a total production of about 19,374. The lock plate is marked with the later type marking: "S. NORTH (in a downward arch)/U eagle shield motif S/MIDLTN CONN. (in an upward arch)", the breech end of the barrel is marked "RJ" above the touch hole and the left rear of the barrel is marked "P/US". Brass blade front sight on the barrel band, brass flash pan without a fence and the remaining mountings are iron. There is a condemnation strike present on lower left rear barrel. The stock extends about 1/2" ahead of the barrel band and the iron back strap extends from the barrel to the buttcap. There is a "V" over an oval "LS" cartouche and "J.C." stamped on the left stock flat. With a hickory ramrod with a swelled tip.
BBL: 9 1/16 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 54
Finish: brown/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: nsn
Condition: Good. There appears to have been a protected coat of varnish on the metal surfaces that has crazed and hardened on most of the surfaces. The remaining surfaces have a smooth dark patina under the protective coating. The stock is good with a crack radiating from the rear left side plate screw forward and a few minor dings and dents. The markings are readable. The action is fine.
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