MODEL 1811 SIMEON NORTH TRANSITIONAL (WICKHAM BAND) FLINTLOCK PISTOL.

MODEL 1811 SIMEON NORTH TRANSITIONAL (WICKHAM BAND) FLINTLOCK PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal. 69. Standard configuration with 8-5/8″ barrel without sights, is stamped with “P” and “US” marks at breech, and “P” on tang. Lock with all assembly marks in correct places, has inset brass pan with high fence, and is marked with eagle over “U. STATES” in front of cock, and “S. NORTH” “BERLIN” “CON” on tail of flat, slightly chamfered, lockplate. Furniture is of brass, except for iron double strap front bbl band with spring-loaded retaining stud, as designed by M. T. Wickham, U. S. Inspector of Arms, and specified after North had completed half of his contract. Its intention was to make disassembly easier, as earlier pistols had bbls pinned to stock. There are assembly marks on bbl and band. Approx 550 of this type, out of a total 1156 pistols of this model were produced. American walnut stock is stamped with inspectors mark behind sideplate, and “D” between front of grip cap and tang of trigger guard. Interior of lock is stamped “FB”. CONDITION: Fine. Iron parts lightly cleaned with some slight pitting. All stampings are sharp. Lock is especially fine. All lettering and eagle are very clear. Brass furniture shows evidence of old cleaning and polishing, and has toned to bright mustard. Stock is excellent with a considerable amount of what is probably orig oil finish with nice hand worn patina. Inspectors marks are sharp. Correctly shaped hickory ramrod is most likely an old replacement. An exceptional example of this scarce martial pistol. 4-45159 MGM225 (13,000-16,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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	2471	$0.00	MODEL 1811 SIMEON NORTH TRANSITIONAL (WICKHAM BAND) FLINTLOCK PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal. 69. Standard configuration with 8-5/8″ barrel without sights, is stamped with “P” and “US” marks at breech, and “P” on tang. Lock with all assembly marks in correct places, has inset brass pan with high fence, and is marked with eagle over “U. STATES” in front of cock, and “S. NORTH” “BERLIN” “CON” on tail of flat, slightly chamfered, lockplate. Furniture is of brass, except for iron double strap front bbl band with spring-loaded retaining stud, as designed by M. T. Wickham, U. S. Inspector of Arms, and specified after North had completed half of his contract. Its intention was to make disassembly easier, as earlier pistols had bbls pinned to stock. There are assembly marks on bbl and band. Approx 550 of this type, out of a total 1156 pistols of this model were produced. American walnut stock is stamped with inspectors mark behind sideplate, and “D” between front of grip cap and tang of trigger guard. Interior of lock is stamped “FB”. CONDITION: Fine. Iron parts lightly cleaned with some slight pitting. All stampings are sharp. Lock is especially fine. All lettering and eagle are very clear. Brass furniture shows evidence of old cleaning and polishing, and has toned to bright mustard. Stock is excellent with a considerable amount of what is probably orig oil finish with nice hand worn patina. Inspectors marks are sharp. Correctly shaped hickory ramrod is most likely an old replacement. An exceptional example of this scarce martial pistol. 4-45159 MGM225 (13,000-16,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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