Unknown 2/3 Scale U. S. 1821 Simeon North Flintlock Martial Pistol With Wood Pipe Case

This is a 2/3 scale U.S. 1821 Simeon North flintlock martial pistol by an unknown maker.  12 3/16″ long overall with a 7 7/8″ smoothbore barrel of about .400 caliber.  The lock assembly is blued steel except for the pan which is brass.  The trigger, band spring, & screws are also blued steel.  The barrel & furniture are brass.  The top of the barrel near the tang marked “P over US” reading vertically.  The lockplate marked S. NORTH, U S, MIDLTN CONN”, all surrounding a Federal spread winged eagle with shield, arrows, & olive branch.  The bottom rear of the lockplate marked “1822”.  The hammer with both half and full cock, and a very crisp action.  There is a sliding hammer safety lever behind the hammer that locks the hammer in the half cock position when the lever is pushed forward.  Straight grain one piece American walnut stock.  Captured blued steel swivel ramrod with a brass tip.  Complete with a nice hand carved wooden “pipe” type case with brass hinges & hasp & staple closure.  The case interior French fit & lined in a brown felt.  Very good condition showing some fading of the blue and a nice mellow aged patina on the brass, mechanically excellent.  Price:  $850.00.