This is the only example of a Hall carbine we are currently aware of with a sunken oval gold makers cartouche on top of the breech block that reads "S. NORTH/Middletown" with an eagle motif in the middle. Simeon North is easily one of the most important gunmakers of the early republic and manufactured U.S. martial arms from 1799 until his death in 1852. It is also a rare variation in that it features a ramrod bayonet and a 26 3/16 inch barrel length as usually seen on a Model 1833 Hall carbine, but it has the "L" shaped elbow breech lever mounted on the trigger plate as typically seen on the Hall Model 1840 Type I carbines. It should be noted that this specific Hall variation is not acknowledged in "Flayderman's Guide" but an article exists, American Society of Arms Collectors Bulletin Number 54 (Spring, 1986), titled "The Model 1833 North/Hall Carbine, Type III". It retains its original smooth bore and has a fixed blade front sight and V notch rear sight. "NWP" (Nahum W. Patch) inspection initials marked on the left breech area, a faint oval script inspection cartouche stamped on the left stock flat, and a faint oval inspection cartouche visible ahead of the buttplate tang. A sling ring is fitted near the end of the trigger guard tang. A similar Simeon North sunken oval gold makers cartouche has been seen on a few of the very limited surviving examples of Simeon North flintlock dueling pistols, one of which is known as having come right out of the estate of Simeon North. It is possible this example was a U.S. martial trials specimen or presentation piece to an officer or important individual.

Very good, the barrel, frame and breech block are bright polished, with brown patina on the balance, scattered areas of light pitting, and a defined sunken oval gold makers cartouche on the breech block. The refinished stock is also very good, with numerous scattered scratches, dents, chips, a few cracks and repairs visible, a repaired split on the bottom of the breech area, and faintly visible cartouches. Mechanically fine.