RARE AND FINE SIMEON NORTH US MODEL 1813 ARMY FLINTLOCK PISTOL.

SN NSN. This is among the finest examples that can be found of this rare early martial pistol made 1813-1815. 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 (70 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 with bore measuring .70″ with 9-1/16″ rnd bbl faceted at the breech marked on the left flat “P/US” and on the right side bbl flat is inspectors mark “HHP” (Henry H. Perkins) 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” & “S” on either side of drooped wing eagle over “MIDLN, CON”. Gun is original flintlock with no restoration of any kind. The Black Walnut stock is proper and orig to this piece and clearly shows Henry Perkins’ inspector’s mark “V/HHP”. CONDITION: This gun is fine to very fine overall. Metal overall cleaned exhibiting a gray/white patina with pitting especially at breech. Bbl markings are crisp and easily discerned as can be seen in photos; lock markings are crisp and discernible with traces of orig finish with some rust and pitting. Other iron mountings have similar color and patina with same scattered pitting. Stock is sound, solid, well fit with fairly sharp edges with scattered storage dings and dents; inspector’s mark is bright and easily discerned. Ramrod appears orig with slotted metal tip of lighter wood. Mechanically gun functions well with a clean, smooth bore which still shows cutting marks. 4-53578 JS310 (4,500-6,500) – Lot 3308

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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
	3308	$4,600.00	RARE AND FINE SIMEON NORTH US MODEL 1813 ARMY FLINTLOCK PISTOL. SN NSN. This is among the finest examples that can be found of this rare early martial pistol made 1813-1815. 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 (70 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 with bore measuring .70″ with 9-1/16″ rnd bbl faceted at the breech marked on the left flat “P/US” and on the right side bbl flat is inspectors mark “HHP” (Henry H. Perkins) 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” & “S” on either side of drooped wing eagle over “MIDLN, CON”. Gun is original flintlock with no restoration of any kind. The Black Walnut stock is proper and orig to this piece and clearly shows Henry Perkins’ inspector’s mark “V/HHP”. CONDITION: This gun is fine to very fine overall. Metal overall cleaned exhibiting a gray/white patina with pitting especially at breech. Bbl markings are crisp and easily discerned as can be seen in photos; lock markings are crisp and discernible with traces of orig finish with some rust and pitting. Other iron mountings have similar color and patina with same scattered pitting. Stock is sound, solid, well fit with fairly sharp edges with scattered storage dings and dents; inspector’s mark is bright and easily discerned. Ramrod appears orig with slotted metal tip of lighter wood. Mechanically gun functions well with a clean, smooth bore which still shows cutting marks. 4-53578 JS310 (4,500-6,500) – Lot 3308 Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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RARE AND FINE SIMEON NORTH US MODEL 1813 ARMY FLINTLOCK PISTOL.