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US M1819 FLINTLOCK PISTOL BY SIMEON NORTH.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,000.00 USD
US M1819 FLINTLOCK PISTOL BY SIMEON NORTH.
Cal. 54. NSN. Bbl. 10". The round barrel has a brass bladed sight in the front and is stamped on the left side "JDJ / P / US". The lock is marked under the cock "S. NORTH U (eagle) S MIDLTN CONN." & "1822" in back of the cock. There is a sliding safety bolt behind the cock. Iron trigger guard, buttcap, & backstrap with an oval rear sight just behind the barrel. Iron side plate, barrel band with spring, & swivel ramrod. The M1819 was the first US model pistol to feature a swivel type ramrod. Stock has a clear cartouche to the rear of the side plate. CONDITION: barrel has a light gray finish with several scratches on the top. Markings remain clear. The lock holds both full & half cock. The remaining iron parts have a lightly cleaned, medium gray finish. Stock generally shows expected light dents & dings. Bore is fair to good. (01-24135/BF). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,000.