Lot 1182: U.S. Simeon North Model 1816 Flintlock Pistol

Manufactured by Simeon North of Middletown, Connecticut, for the U.S. Government circa 1817 to 1820. The lock plate is marked with the early style markings "S NORTH" in a downward curve over an eagle motif with "U" and "S" at either side over "MIDLn CON" in an upward curve. The left rear side of the barrel is stamped "P/US", small letter inspector markings are stamped on most of the components and a clear cartouche is stamped on the left stock flat. With a swelled tip hickory ramrod.

Very good. The pistol has a smooth dark patina with 20% original brown finish remaining. There is moderate flash type pitting and some minor spotting. The stock is very good with sharp flats and cartouche, cracked mid-wrist area near the side plate, a series of minor pressure dents on the left flat and handling marks overall. Mechanically fine.