FINE MODEL 1813 SIMEON NORTH ARMY CONTRACT FLINTLOCK PISTOL.

SN NSN. Originally a contract for the Model 1813 from Simeon North at his new Middletown, CT factory was to produce a total of 20,000 pistols; but because of the severe recoil from this large cal pistol the order was revised and according to Flayderman, “Only about 1,150 or less were delivered. This model has added historic importance as the first arms contract in which a gunmaker agreed to provide a product having parts interchangeably.” This is a very nice all orig and apparently “as found” example which would be difficult to upgrade. This gun conforms to other known examples measuring 70 cal, with 9-1/16″ rnd bbl faceted at the breech marked on the left flat “P” over “US” and on the right side bbl flat is inspectors mark “HHP” that is crisp as is the touch hole showing that this gun saw very little, if any, use. Lockplate is marked underneath the pan ‘S.NORTH “ over arc, over “U” spread winger eagle “S” over “MIDLN, CON” under arc. Gun is original flintlock with no restoration of any kind. The Black Walnut stock is proper and orig to this piece and clearly shows the circular inspector’s cartouche. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb CONDITION: This gun is fine to very fine overall. Metal overall exhibits a plum/brown patina; bbl markings are crisp and easily discerned as can be seen in photos; lock markings are less discernible and apparently poorly struck “S.NORTH” and “US” are strong and easily seen however the eagle, city and state are weak and only a few figures are seen; other iron mountings have similar patina though there is pitting on escutcheon, escutcheon screws and buttcap; the stock is sound, solid, well fit with sharp edges with scattered storage dings and dents; the cartouche which appears to be “LS” is bright and easily discerned. Mechanically gun functions well with a clean, smooth bore which still shows cutting marks. 4-50938 JS138 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2508

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2508	$8,050.00	FINE MODEL 1813 SIMEON NORTH ARMY CONTRACT FLINTLOCK PISTOL. SN NSN. Originally a contract for the Model 1813 from Simeon North at his new Middletown, CT factory was to produce a total of 20,000 pistols; but because of the severe recoil from this large cal pistol the order was revised and according to Flayderman, “Only about 1,150 or less were delivered. This model has added historic importance as the first arms contract in which a gunmaker agreed to provide a product having parts interchangeably.” This is a very nice all orig and apparently “as found” example which would be difficult to upgrade. This gun conforms to other known examples measuring 70 cal, with 9-1/16″ rnd bbl faceted at the breech marked on the left flat “P” over “US” and on the right side bbl flat is inspectors mark “HHP” that is crisp as is the touch hole showing that this gun saw very little, if any, use. Lockplate is marked underneath the pan ‘S.NORTH “ over arc, over “U” spread winger eagle “S” over “MIDLN, CON” under arc. Gun is original flintlock with no restoration of any kind. The Black Walnut stock is proper and orig to this piece and clearly shows the circular inspector’s cartouche. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb CONDITION: This gun is fine to very fine overall. Metal overall exhibits a plum/brown patina; bbl markings are crisp and easily discerned as can be seen in photos; lock markings are less discernible and apparently poorly struck “S.NORTH” and “US” are strong and easily seen however the eagle, city and state are weak and only a few figures are seen; other iron mountings have similar patina though there is pitting on escutcheon, escutcheon screws and buttcap; the stock is sound, solid, well fit with sharp edges with scattered storage dings and dents; the cartouche which appears to be “LS” is bright and easily discerned. Mechanically gun functions well with a clean, smooth bore which still shows cutting marks. 4-50938 JS138 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2508 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 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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FINE MODEL 1813 SIMEON NORTH ARMY CONTRACT FLINTLOCK PISTOL.