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Lot #1166

Lot 1165: Two U.S. Simeon North Flintlock Pistols

Two U.S. Simeon North Flintlock Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 3, 2010

Lot 1165: Two U.S. Simeon North Flintlock Pistols

Two U.S. Simeon North Flintlock Pistols

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 3, 2010

Estimated Price: $1,800 - $2,750
Price Realized:
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A) U.S. Simeon North Model 1819 Flintlock Pistol

Manufacturer: Simeon North
Model: 1819
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 54
Barrel: 10 inch round
Finish: brown
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 964
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 236
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactured from 1819 to 1823. Lock plate has the unique sliding safety located behind the hammer and features the swivel iron ramrod. Lock plate dated 1822 and marked "S.NORTH" in a downward arc above the eagle and "MIDLTN CONN." in an upward arc below. Proofs are stamped on the left side of the barrel at the breech.

Rating Definition:

Good as reconverted to flintlock. The pistol has a mottled gray patina, with a smooth dark patina on the lock plate. There is some minor pitting with some deeper pitting on the barrel at the muzzle. The barrel band has some minor spotting. The stock is good with a minor crack on the left stock flat, a hairline crack near the barrel band, and some minor handling marks.



B) U.S. North Model 1816 Flintlock Pistol

Manufacturer: Simeon North
Model: 1816
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 54
Barrel: 9 1/16 inch round
Finish: brown/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 964
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 236
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactured circa 1817 to 1820. Lock marked with an "eagle/shield" motif flanked by "U" and "S" above "MIDLN CON" in a upward curve. The left side of the barrel at the breech is marked "P / US". Has a swelled tipped wooden ramrod.

Rating Definition:

Good as reconverted to flintlock. The pistol has a brown-gray patina with some minor pitting and some scattered minor spotting. The cracked and repaired stock is fair with some minor handling marks. Mechanically very good.



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