A U.S. Model 1813 flintlock army pistol by Simeon North of Middletown, Connecticut, dating to roughly 1813 to 1815. It runs about 15 1/4 inches overall with an 8 7/8-inch smoothbore barrel in .69 caliber and a good bore. The barrel, band, trigger guard and strap carry a smooth gray-brown patina, the lock and cock a smooth brown one. The stock is very good, free of chips or cracks, with a visible cartouche. The lock reads S. North over a U-eagle-S over Midln Con.

The seller states that the pistol appears to have been expertly reconverted to flintlock, and that the P/US and HHP barrel marks may have been applied during that work. Only 626 of these pistols were delivered to the army, which is why examples are hard to find. The action functions correctly. For a Delaware collector of early American martial arms, a North Model 1813 with a cartouche and clear lock marking is a significant piece, offered with its reconversion disclosed.

Key features

• .69 caliber smoothbore, 8 7/8-inch barrel
• About 15 1/4 inches overall
• Lock marked S. North, Midln Con
• Very good stock with visible cartouche
• Appears expertly reconverted to flintlock

It goes to the Delaware FFL dealer you choose at checkout; photo ID, Form 4473 and the background check are completed there before pickup.