GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
MODEL 1826 SIMEON NORTH FLINTLOCK NAVY PISTOL DATED 1828.S. NORTH1826NSN54W/BELT HOOKCal 54. This an honest, complete example of the scarce Navy Flintlock pistol made between 1826 and 1829 in orig flint with total production of about 3,000 guns. This example conforms to others with 8-5/8″ rnd bbl, brass blade front sight iron mounted, 3″ belt hook, captive swivel ramrod and measuring 13-1/4″ overall. Bbl is marked "US / AH / P" (Asabel Hubbard). This example is marked forward of hammer "U.S. / S. NORTH" and dated "1828" behind the hammer. Stock has inspectors cartouche opposite lock "ET" (Elisha Tobey). This particular model in orig flint is quite scarce. CONDITION: Very good overall, appears complete and orig. Metal is mottled grey patina overall with staining and pitting, though marks are crisp and discernible. Stock is well fit with hand worn patina, discernible cartouche with several dings, dents and other minor cosmetic blemishes. Mechanically sound with smooth pitted bore. 52414-2 JS (5,000-7,000)