May 18, 2021 Early Arms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/18/2021
U.S. Model 1813 Naval Pistol produced by Simeon North of Middletown, Connecticut. Only 1,626 total of the Model 1813 pistols were produced, with 1000 of these delivered to the U.S. Navy. 9" round barrel in .69 smoothbore complete with "Wickham's Improvement" which is a stud that retains the double strapped barrel band. S. North removable brass flash pan. Belt hook on left side of lock retaining plate that allowed sailors to board an enemy ship without having to hold the pistol in hand. Lock is marked "S. NORTH" / "U" (eagle) "S" / MIDLN CON." Barrel is marked "P" / "US" on left side. Walnut stock is stamped behind the belt hook with "E.T." for inspector Elisha Tobey. CONDITION: Good with iron assemblies turned a mottled brown patina mixing with handling marks and moderate pitting. Belt hook appears to be a replacement or added. Stock is good and shows heavy wear. Cracks at belt hook screw, pommel and backstrap. Large chips at bottom of stock near trigger guard and barrel band. Action works appropriately. Lock is a good professional reconversion. Bore is dark with heavy abrasion. A fine example of a scarce U.S. Martial pistol. TN
Caliber/Bore
.69 Smoothbore
Model
US Model 1813 Naval Pistol