This is an example of a U.S. Model 1811 flintlock pistol that was manufactured by Simeon North of Berlin, Connecticut. Simeon North manufactured approximately 606 Model 1811 pistols without the double strap iron barrel band added on the late Transition Model 1811 pistols. The pistol has a pin fastened walnut stock with brass ramrod pipe, side plate, trigger guard, fenced flash pan and butt cap all being brass. The lock has a weak eagle above "U.STATES" marked ahead of the hammer and "S.NORTH/BERLIN/CON" stamped vertically behind the hammer. The top of the barrel at the breech has "eagle head/CT" and "V" proofs. The side plate is stamped "H H" and the stock flat is stamped "V/HHP". The pistol has a hickory swelled tip ramrod. The Army Model 1811 flintlock pistol was the last pistol produced at Simeon North's Berlin, Connecticut armory. These pistols saw hard use in the War of 1812 and had a high attrition rate; surviving examples are scarce.

Good as reconverted to flintlock configuration. The iron surfaces have a bright appearance with minor pitting. The brass has an attractive patina. The lightly sanded revarnished wood is good with legible marking. Mechanically fine.