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US MODEL 1816 MARTIAL FLINTLOCK PISTOL.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,000.00 USD
US MODEL 1816 MARTIAL FLINTLOCK PISTOL.
Cal. 54. NSN. This is an honest example of U.S. contract pistol made by Simeon North Middleton, Connecticut. This pistol conforms to the standard configuration w/ 9 1/16" rnd. smooth bore bbl., dbl. strap bbl. band w/ brass blade sight, iron mounted. This example has standard proofs w/ apparent condemnation mark stamped above U.S. proof on left side of breech. Unknown set of possible regimental markings are stamped on top of bbl. CONDITION: good overall, complete & original flint. Metal cleaned w/ overall gray patina & pitting. Markings mostly discernable, though cartouche is weak. Mechanically fine w/ clean smooth bore. (01-17236/JS). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,000.