Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this antique flintlock pistol for a penny-start auction; this is the Simeon North U.S. Contract Model 1819.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Simeon North, Middletown, CT
Model: 1819
Serial: No Serial Number
Date of Manufacture: 1822
Caliber: Known to be .54 Cal.
Finish: “White”
Barrel Length: 10"
Optics/Sights: Fixed
Stock/Grips: Plain Walnut
Action: Single-Shot, Flintlock Pistol
Markings: Standard / Features an eagle and "US" on the lock plate with "S. North" and "MIDLtn CONN" clearly marked. Faint Inspectors Cartouche on the Left Side of the Stock.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Simeon North U.S. Contract Model 1819 flintlock pistol represents a pivotal stage in the early industrialization of American arms production and the evolution of standardized military sidearms. Produced under federal contract by Simeon North Jr., one of the most influential early American gunmakers, the Model 1819 was intended to equip U.S. mounted troops at a time when the nation was striving to reduce reliance on foreign arms. Typically chambered in .54 caliber with a smoothbore barrel, the pistol followed a robust martial pattern with iron-mounted furniture, a flat lockplate marked with “S. NORTH” and a U.S. eagle, and a walnut stock of utilitarian form. While mechanically conventional for a flintlock, its true importance lies in its method of manufacture rather than its design alone.
Model: 1819
Serial: No Serial Number
Date of Manufacture: 1822
Caliber: Known to be .54 Cal.
Finish: “White”
Barrel Length: 10"
Optics/Sights: Fixed
Stock/Grips: Plain Walnut
Action: Single-Shot, Flintlock Pistol
Markings: Standard / Features an eagle and "US" on the lock plate with "S. North" and "MIDLtn CONN" clearly marked. Faint Inspectors Cartouche on the Left Side of the Stock.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Simeon North U.S. Contract Model 1819 flintlock pistol represents a pivotal stage in the early industrialization of American arms production and the evolution of standardized military sidearms. Produced under federal contract by Simeon North Jr., one of the most influential early American gunmakers, the Model 1819 was intended to equip U.S. mounted troops at a time when the nation was striving to reduce reliance on foreign arms. Typically chambered in .54 caliber with a smoothbore barrel, the pistol followed a robust martial pattern with iron-mounted furniture, a flat lockplate marked with “S. NORTH” and a U.S. eagle, and a walnut stock of utilitarian form. While mechanically conventional for a flintlock, its true importance lies in its method of manufacture rather than its design alone.
Historically, the Model 1819 contract pistols are significant for their association with Simeon North’s pioneering use of interchangeable parts and specialized machinery—concepts that would later define American mass production. North’s work under this and related contracts helped establish manufacturing practices that laid the groundwork for the “American System” of arms production, influencing both government arsenals and private makers. Though produced in relatively modest numbers compared to later percussion pistols, surviving examples are highly valued by collectors for their direct connection to early U.S. military history and the technological shift from artisanal gunmaking toward industrial standardization. As such, the Model 1819 stands not only as a functional martial sidearm but also as a landmark artifact in the development of American manufacturing.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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