The Model 1819 was based on designs from Harpers Ferry but were manufactured solely by Simeon North of Middletown, Connecticut , c. 1819-1823. It is certainly one of the most attractive flintlock martial periods. In that short time frame, his shop turned out 20,400 of these pistols for the U.S. government. These were the first U.S. martial pistols to use captive, swivel mounted ramrods which prevented the ramrods from being lost while reloading on horseback. This model was the only one to feature a sliding half-cock safety on the lock. These were common on civilian flintlocks by this time, but it was abandoned on subsequent models because it could snag and wasn't seen as necessary. This pistol would have been delivered in 1820 since it does not have a year marked on the lock. The lock is marked "S. NORTH/U[eagle and shield motif]S/MIDLTN CONN." at the center and has a removable brass pan. The pistol also has a brass blade front sight, "JDJ" (John D. Johnson) and "P/US" on the upper left at the breech, a dished rear sight on the upper tang, "JF" and an oval cartouche on the left stock flat, "LT" on the left by the toe.

Very good with mottled gray patina, light pitting, and general mild overall wear. The stock is also very good and has light dings and scratches, legible stamps, and the outline of the cartouche. Mechanically fine.