A U.S. Model 1816 flintlock pistol made by S. North, an early American military flintlock. The action works as it should, the metal has turned a brown patina and the supplier calls the overall condition very good. No barrel length, bore or markings beyond the maker are listed, and it is sold used with no serial number recorded.

Early U.S. martial flintlocks are the kind of piece a Delaware collector of American arms builds a shelf around, and a working lock on an 1816 pattern is what you want to see. The brown patina is noted by the supplier and is part of what you are buying. Delaware's rules for a dealer transfer apply as shown on the page, so bring photo ID for Form 4473 and the background check; if you want measurements or photos of the lock and barrel markings, ask before you buy, because the listing does not record them.

Key features

• U.S. Model 1816 flintlock pistol by S. North
• Early American military flintlock
• Action works perfectly
• Metal with brown patina
• Very good overall condition

This pistol ships to a Delaware FFL dealer, who handles the paperwork before you take it home.