Simeon North made this U.S. Model 1816 flintlock pistol, and it is offered used under SKU AH5633 as an antique handgun. The barrel measures 9 1/16 inches and still shows sharp stamps under a grey patina. The lock is the early style, and the action works as it should. The stock is in good shape apart from a minor crack beside the side plate, and the inspector's cartouche remains visible.

North's 1816 is a U.S. martial pistol, so the appeal is the markings, the early lock and the surviving cartouche rather than any modern use. It fits a Delaware collector building a run of early American service arms. Because it is a handgun, the dealer transfer runs through the state purchaser permit unless you hold a Delaware carry license, and the permit stays valid for two years once the Bureau approves it.

Key features

• U.S. Model 1816 flintlock by Simeon North
• 9 1/16-inch barrel, sharp stamps, grey patina
• Early style lock, action works
• Minor stock crack by side plate
• Cartouche visible

The pistol goes to the Delaware FFL dealer you pick at checkout, where photo ID, Form 4473 and the background check are handled before pickup.