Simeon North Model 1811 .69 Cal 8″ Flintlock Pistol Contract Berlin Antique

SOLD FOR: $1,300.00

LSB#: LSB260622FM083

Make: North

Model: Model 1811 Flintlock Pistol

Serial Number: None marked

Year of Manufacture: 19th Century / Antique

Caliber: .69 Caliber

Action Type: Flintlock, Single Shot, Muzzleloading

Markings: The side lock is marked “NORTH BERLIN”. The top of the barrel is stamped with “CT” with an eagle head inside an oval and a “V”.

Barrel Length: 8″

Sights / Optics: None.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The pistol is fitted with a walnut stock having a brass butt cap and brass trigger guard. There are chips and cracks around the side plate. The pistol grip is chipped in half and glued back on. There are chips along the tangs. Overall, the stock is in Fair condition as Antique.

Type of Finish: Brown

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The smoothbore is dark. There is moderate erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 3 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 15% of its original brown finish. The metal shows a dark brown patina with scattered surface oxidation. The brass furniture shows tarnish. The screw heads show use with usable slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Fair condition as Antique.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The action holds full and half cock. We have not fired this pistol. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Wooden ramrod present.

Our Assessment: This is a U.S. Model 1811 flintlock pistol by Simeon North, a single-shot muzzleloading .69 caliber with an 8 inch barrel. The side lock is marked “NORTH BERLIN”. Only about 606 of the early pin-fastened Model 1811 pistols were manufactured at North’s Berlin, Connecticut armory between 1811 and 1812. These pistols saw hard service in the War of 1812 with a high attrition rate, making surviving examples scarce and seldom encountered. Due to their rarity, many Model 1811 pistols have been faked; this example appears to bear the correct lock and barrel markings, though any stock cartouches have worn away and the ramrod has been replaced. The action holds full and half cock. This is an extremely rare U.S. martial flintlock that would make a significant addition to an advanced collection. Please see our photos and good luck! -N.P