Only an estimated 1,156 Model 1811 pistols were manufactured c. 1811-1813, and only 606 where the original pin fastened version like this one making them among the rarest of the U.S. martial pistols. Many have no doubt been lost over the last 200 years. The lock has the spread wing eagle motif over "U.STATES" in front of the cock and "S.NORTH/BERLIN/CON" behind it. The barrel has a "eagle head/CT" proof and "V." In this case, the "CT" is believed to represent "contract" rather than Connecticut. The stock has "V/HHP" inspector's stamp.

Very good with mottled gray and brown patina on the lock and barrel as well as mild pitting concentrated at the vent and on the cock, attractive aged patina on the brass furniture, general mild dings and scratches, split in the forend tip, additional faint crack in the forend, and minor flakes at the edges of some of the mortises. Mechanically fine. This is a solid and attractive representative example of one of the rarest U.S. martial pistol designs.