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LOT 3210
U.S. Simeon North Model 1816
Flintlock Pistol
- NSN, 54 cal., 9
inch round bbl.,
brown finish, walnut
stock. Reportedly, 19,374 of these Model
1816 pistols were manufactured by Simeon
North c. 1817-1820, according to “Flayderman’s
Guide” (9th Edition, 6A-017).
The lock plate is marked
“S. NORTH/U(federal eagle
motif)S/MIDLn CON.” at the
center and has an angled
brass pan without a fence.
The upper left breech area
of the barrel is marked with
a “P” proof and “US”, with
a deep diamond shaped
“condemnation” stamp visible on top of the breech. Brass blade front
sight on the barrel band and inspection initial “V” above an oval bordered
script cartouche stamped on the left stock flat.
CONDITION: Good with areas of artificially applied brown, gray patina on the balance, with some scattered
freckling, light pitting, and legible markings
on the lock and barrel. Stock is also good as
re-oiled, with numerous scattered dents and
scratches, a crack running between the tail of
the lock and rear of the trigger guard, and a
visible cartouche. Mechanically fine.
Estimate: 1,500 - 2,250
LOT 3208
Miniature Copy of a S. North Model 1819
Flintlock Pistol with Pipe Case - NSN, 42 cal., 7 3/4
inch round bbl., bright/casehardened finish, walnut stock.
This modern made 5/8 scale miniature of an S. North model 1819 military pistol
is marked “S.NORTH/U(federal eagle)S/MIDLtn CONN” at the center of the lock
with “1822” at the tail, and “P/US” markings on top of the breech of the brass
barrel. Includes a fitted wooden “pipe” case.
CONDITION: Fine as custom made with golden patina to the brass and a
few areas of discoloration. Stock is also fine with a few light handling marks.
Mechanically fine. Case is very good with some scratches, dents, cracks and a few filled in repairs.
Estimate: 900 - 1,400
LOT 3209
Scarce J. J. Henry 1826 U.S. Type Flintlock Pistol - NSN, 54 cal.,
8 1/2 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. These rare pistols
were manufactured by
J. J. Henry in Bolton,
Pennsylvania, circa 1836.
These Henry pistols were
fashioned very closely
after the Simeon North U.S. Navy Model 1826.
All metal parts were finished bright with the
exception of the removable brass flash pan. The
lock is marked “J.J. HENRY/
BOULTON” in front of the
hammer and the top left rear
of the barrel is marked “LS US/
recessed P”. There are no other
visible markings on the pistol.
The front sight is a brass blade
and the rear is dished on the
barrel tang. There is a single
barrel band, the trigger guard and barrel tang extend to the butt cap, and
there is a belt hook mounted on the left side stock flat behind the side
plate. It is equipped with a swivel type ram rod mounted on the underside
of the barrel. One piece stock with a nice tiger stripe pattern on the grip
area and underside. There are no known contracts for this pistol and it’s believed that they were
made for militia use.
CONDITION: Good as reconverted to flintlock configuration. The barrel has been cleaned bright and shows
extensive moderate pitting. The remaining metal surfaces have a mottled gray patina with some overall scattered
minor pitting, mostly on the hammer. The front sight is worn down almost flush to the barrel. The stock is fair
with a small repair just above the rear of the lock, a minor crack on the left and underside, a few minor gouges
and handling marks. The action needs adjusting, the hammer hangs up a little when the trigger is pulled. The
markings are clear. A nice example of a rare J. J. Henry U.S. Type flintlock pistol.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 3207
British Long Sea Service Flintlock Pistol - NSN, 57 cal., 12 1/8 inch
round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. This pistol is a standard Long
Sea Service pistol from the early 1800s and features a smoothbore
barrel with Ordnance proof marks on the upper left at the breech, “TOWER” and Georgian cipher
marked lock with reinforced cock and interrupted double line border, brass mounts, an iron belt
hook on the left, and Ordnance marks on the wrist of the nearly full-length stock. These pistols were
used in the famous naval battles of the Napoleonic Wars, including the famous Battle of Trafalgar.
CONDITION: Very good with gray and brown patina on the lock and barrel, minor oxidation, attractively aged
patina on the brass mounts, and mild wear on the refinished stock with numerous scattered
dents and dings. Mechanically fine.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 3206
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: 6,000 - 9,000
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