{"product_id":"original-u-s-model-1816-flintlock-pistol-by-simeon-north-of-middletown-connecticut-circa-1818","title":"Original U.S. Model 1816 Flintlock Pistol by Simeon North of Middletown Connecticut - circa 1818","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. In 1816 the Federal Government ordered 20,000 Flintlock Pistols designated the Model of 1816 from SIMEON NORTH, a Gun Manufacturer in Middletown, Connecticut. Between 1817 and 1820, 19,374 pistols had been delivered to Government Arsenals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model measures 15 1\/2\" overall with a .54 Caliber 9 1\/16\" barrel. It has all iron mounts including a large skull crusher butt cap, iron trigger guard, side plate and large barrel band which supports a brass fore sight. The breech of the barrel is proof marked \u003cstrong\u003eP \/ U.S.\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Lock marking is worn half away on the top side: the eagle is no longer apparent and only \u003cstrong\u003eU.S. \/ MIDDLTN CONN.\u003c\/strong\u003e can still be read. The \"S. NORTH\" that would normally be in an arc on the top is completely gone, however this style of marking is unquestionably from Simeon North.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pistol retains its wooden ramrod which has its slotted steel bottom mount. The stock does not have any issues we can see, but it has been sanded down a bit, so the arsenal markings are completely gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pistol is however in really nice condition. The lock holds half-cock, and dry fires correctly. Fully cleaned and ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYears of Manufacture: circa 1818\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: .54\" Pistol\u003cbr\u003eAmmunition Type: Lead Ball \u0026amp; Powder\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 15 1\/2 Inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarrel Length: 9 1\/16 Inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction: Flintlock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: Muzzle-Loaded\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31291952758853,"sku":"ONSV5310","price":1495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV5310__01.jpg?v=1594806758","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-model-1816-flintlock-pistol-by-simeon-north-of-middletown-connecticut-circa-1818","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}