SIMEON-NORTH MODEL 1817 U.S. FLINTLOCK COMMON RIFLE.

SIMEON-NORTH MODEL 1817 U.S. FLINTLOCK COMMON RIFLE. SN NSN. Cal. 54. This gun fits the standard configuration of other 1817 common rifles with a 36″ rnd bbl. Bbl is marked at breech with inspector marks and date matching date on lock of 1824. Gun is iron mounted with a large oval iron mounted patchbox, U.S. surcharged iron buttplate and brass-tipped ramrod. Lock is marked “US/S. NORTH” forward of hammer and “1824/MIDn. CON” rear of hammer. PROVENANCE: Jac Weller Collection sold as Lot 1972, Butterfield’s, May 16, 1995 CONDITION: Metal overall is gray/bright with scattered areas on staining and pitting especially heavy on front band and end of muzzle. Bore is dark but has good discernible deep rifling. Stock is sound and solid, sanded and refinished. There is an extra set of markings on breech between lock and hammer including a large “1824” as can be seen in photos. These appear to obscure a repaired area, possibly from hole drilled for percussion cone, but lock parts appear original. 4-44223 JS122 (2,500-3,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

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
	2354	$1,416.00	SIMEON-NORTH MODEL 1817 U.S. FLINTLOCK COMMON RIFLE. SN NSN. Cal. 54. This gun fits the standard configuration of other 1817 common rifles with a 36″ rnd bbl. Bbl is marked at breech with inspector marks and date matching date on lock of 1824. Gun is iron mounted with a large oval iron mounted patchbox, U.S. surcharged iron buttplate and brass-tipped ramrod. Lock is marked “US/S. NORTH” forward of hammer and “1824/MIDn. CON” rear of hammer. PROVENANCE: Jac Weller Collection sold as Lot 1972, Butterfield’s, May 16, 1995 CONDITION: Metal overall is gray/bright with scattered areas on staining and pitting especially heavy on front band and end of muzzle. Bore is dark but has good discernible deep rifling. Stock is sound and solid, sanded and refinished. There is an extra set of markings on breech between lock and hammer including a large “1824” as can be seen in photos. These appear to obscure a repaired area, possibly from hole drilled for percussion cone, but lock parts appear original. 4-44223 JS122 (2,500-3,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 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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