{"product_id":"original-u-s-m-1826-flintlock-navy-belt-pistol-converted-to-percussion-by-simeon-north-dated-1828","title":"Original U.S. M-1826 Flintlock Navy Belt Pistol Converted to Percussion by Simeon North - dated 1828","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a totally correct U.S. M-1826 Flintlock Navy pistol made by Simeon North in Middletown, Connecticut that has been converted to the percussion ignition system. North had a 53 year relationship with the U.S. War Department, and the contract for the Model 1826 pistols was the last contract North had for martial pistols from the U.S. Government. The North Model 1826 Navy Pistol is virtually a smaller version of the Model 1819 with a few slight alterations. It is most readily identifiable from the sharp angle of the grip that is not seen on Model 1819 pistols. Most of these pistols were converted to percussion later in the 19th century, such as this one has been.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pistol is correctly marked on the lock plate with \u003cstrong\u003eU.S.\u003c\/strong\u003e over \u003cstrong\u003eS. NORTH\u003c\/strong\u003e and dated \u003cstrong\u003e1828\u003c\/strong\u003e on the lock plate tail. This pistol has a brass blade front sight and an oval sight near the tang, though after conversion the sights are not easily usable. Powder burn and cleaning have removed just about all traces of proof marks on the barrel breech.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pistol still retains its swivel \"captured\" ramrod, this pistol has all steel mounts and also its original iron belt hook. Steel and iron surfaces shows old staining from rust and pitting, as expected from Naval service. The wood stock shows wear and damage commensurate with age and long service, and there is some cracking around the muzzle. The lock is functional, holding at half cock and firing at full, though to fire at full cock the trigger must be pulled back firmly and quickly, or it can hang up at half cock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very nice patinated example of a hard to find naval pistol, ready to display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear of Manufacture: 1828\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaliber: .54 inches \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmmunition Type: Lead Ball \u0026amp; Powder with Percussion Cap\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBarrel Length: 8.5 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Length: 13.25 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction: Percussion Lock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed System: Muzzle-Loaded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNOTE: International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these. International customers should always consult their country's antique gun laws prior to ordering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41851990016069,"sku":"ONSV24DHC069","price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV24DHC069__01.jpg?v=1721224647","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-m-1826-flintlock-navy-belt-pistol-converted-to-percussion-by-simeon-north-dated-1828","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}