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Approximately 550 U.S. Simeon North Transitional pistols were produced with the "Wickham" barrel band
LOT 1266
Very Scarce U.S. Simeon North Transitional Model
1811 Flintlock Pistol with Wickham Band - NSN, 69 cal., 8 5/8 inch
round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. Only an estimated 1,156 Model 1811 pistols were manufactured
c. 1811-1813, and only approximately 550 transitional variations such as this one were made with a “Wickham” barrel band, which marks the
transition from pin fastened barrels to the use of barrel bands to secure barrels. These are among the rarest of all the U.S. martial pistols. Many have
no doubt been lost over the last 200 years. The lock has the spread wing eagle motif over “U.STATES” in front of the cock and “S.NORTH/BERLIN/CON”
behind it. The left breech of the barrel has “P/US” proof stamps. The left stock flat has a partly visible “V/HHP” inspection stamp. The inside of the lock
also has an “H” stamp, with “II” mating marks on the internal lock components. Fitted with a replacement hickory ramrod.
CONDITION: Very good with lightly cleaned metal surfaces exhibiting a mostly bright appearance with dark brown on the balance, a few patches of light pitting/freckling, and clear markings. The stock is fine as re-oiled, with some light handling marks, a small crack ahead of the rear lock screw, and a partially visible cartouche. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: The Cranford Dalby Collection.
Estimate: 7,500 - 11,000
LOT 1267
Very Scarce U.S. Army Simeon North Model
1813 Flintlock Pistol - NSN, 69 cal., 9 1/8 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. These
seldom encountered Simeon North U.S. Model 1813 pistols were the first U.S. martial arms that stipulated interchangeable parts in
the contract. Originally, 20,000 of these pistols were ordered on contract with Simeon North, but the contract was revised to .54 caliber
resulting in the Model 1816 because these .69 caliber pistols were seen as having excessive recoil. Of the 1,626 completed, only 626 were
delivered to the Army. The Army version is the same as the Navy other than they lacked belt hooks. The pistol is sightless and has “P/US”
marked on the upper left of the barrel at the breech and “HHP” on the upper right, a circled script “LS” (Luther Sage) inspection cartouche stamped
on the left stock flat, “S.NORTH/U[eagle and shield motif ]S/MIDLn CON.” marked at the center of the lock and “I5” assembly mark on various screws and components. Iron furniture and a hickory ramrod with tapered front tip and slotted iron rear tip.
CONDITION: Very good plus, with untouched gray and brown patina, a few patches of minor pitting, scattered small dings on the barrel, and mostly defined markings and edges in the metal overall. Stock is also very good with numerous scattered dents and scratches, a crack below the lock with an old attempted glue repair visible, defined edges and cartouche. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Cranford Dalby Collection.
Estimate: 5,000 - 8,000
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Of the completed 1,626 U.S. Simeon North Model 1813 pistols, only 626 were delivered to the Army