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U.S. Simeon North Model 1819 Reconversion Flintlock Pistol

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:375.00 USD Estimated At:950.00 - 1,600.00 USD
U.S. Simeon North Model 1819 Reconversion Flintlock Pistol

Estimate: $950 - 1600
Manufactured by Simeon North of Middletown, Connecticut between 1819 and 1823. The Model 1819 Pistol features a unique, sliding safety bolt located behind the hammer and featured the introduction of the swivel type steel ramrod. The lock plate is dated "1822" directly below the sliding safety and marked with an eagle with a "U" and "S" on either side, "S.NORTH" in a downward arc above the eagle and "MIDLTN CONN." in an upward arc below. The left side of the barrel is marked "JDJ/P/US" at the breech. The barrel has a brass front sight blade and oval rear sight located on the barrel tang. The lock plate is beveled at the front and rounded at the rear. The left stock flat has a visible "LS" oval cartouche and there is a "V' on the right flat directly behind the lock.
BBL: 10 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 54 bore
Finish: brown
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Fair as reconverted to flintlock configuration. The metal surfaces have a bright appearance with some overall scattered minor pitting. The stock has been lightly sanded and varnished, and remains good with some scattered minor dings and dents. The markings are clear. The action is fine.
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