Original U.S. Model 1819 Percussion Converted Flintlock Pistol by Simeon North - dated 1821 Historical Military Books A fine British Officer's Revolver

A fine British Officer's Revolver which may have seen service in the ZULU WAR and THE EGYPTIAN/SUDANESE CAMPAIGNS of the 1880's

although it was far less accurate contrary to popular belief

this example was never reinforced

General Swing took care of his troops in every way he deemed necessary to improve their survival and morale

Puma-Stahlwarenfabrik / Puma - Werk of Solingen

Original U.S. Model 1819 Percussion Converted Flintlock Pistol by Simeon North - dated 1821 Historical Military Books A fine British Officer's RevolverOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice U. S. M 1819 Flintlock pistol made by Simeon North in Middletown, Connecticut, which was later converted to percussion, as many were. North had a 53 year relationship with the U. S. War Department, and the contract for the Model 1819 pistols was one of the last contracts North had for martial pistols from the U. S. Government. The model 1819 has a longer barrel than the previous model 1816, and