This is a very good example of a scarce Model 1826 Flintlock Navy Pistol manufactured by Simeon North of Middletown, Connecticut, in 1828. North manufactured a total of 3,000 of these pistols between 1826 and 1829. Most Model 1826 pistols were later converted to percussion, and examples in original flintlock configuration are extremely scarce. The Model 1826 Navy pistol is also significant as the last U.S. martial pistol manufactured by Simeon North. The pistol is iron mounted with an oil-finished, black walnut stock. The barrel has an iron swivel ramrod with button head, brass blade front sight, and oval rear sight. A steel belt hook is mounted on the left stock flat. The edges of the lock plate are beveled forward and rounded behind the hammer. The lock has a detachable brass flash pan. The lock plate is dated "1828" behind the hammer and marked: "U.S./S. NORTH" in two lines ahead of it. The top of the barrel is stamped with the proofmarks "US/ET/ P" (the latter is in a oval). An oval two letter script cartouche is stamped on the left stock flat above the belt hook.

Very good. The pistol retains a mix of faded brown finish and brown patina with some oxidation and a few spots of minor pitting. A small portion of the front sight it is absent. The stock is also very good with a small sections absent above the lock and at the left side of the breech and otherwise only minor scratches and pressure marks. All but the "P" marking are crisp and legible, and the action remains excellent.