Original 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.

At some point after delivery, this model 1816 pistol was converted to percussion, with a small round bolster set into where the touch hole used to be. The Frizzen and related hardware were removed, and only a small amount of the brass flash pan remains. Converted pistols such as this saw much use during the Civil War.

The pistol 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 P / U.S..  The Lock marking is partly away: the eagle is no longer apparent and only S. NORT[H] / MIDDLTN C[ONN.] can still be read. There is also the ghost of the inspector's cartouche on the left hand side.

The pistol has has the wooden ramrod replaced with a steel one at some point. The stock does not have any issues we can see, and has a lovely color.

The pistol is however in really nice condition. The lock holds half-cock, and dry fires correctly. Fully cleaned and ready to display!

Specifications: 

Years of Manufacture: circa 1818 - converted circa 1840
Caliber: .54" Pistol
Ammunition Type: Lead Ball & Powder
Overall Length: 15 1/2 Inches
Barrel Length: 9 1/16 Inches
Action: Flintlock
Feed System: Muzzle-Loaded

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