PRETTY DARN GOOD US MODEL 1817 COMMON RIFLE BY SIMEON NORTH

PRETTY DARN GOOD US MODEL 1817 COMMON RIFLE BY SIMEON NORTH

01-24500
Cal. 54
S# NSN

Simeon North had a contract for 7,200 rifles which he made between 1824-29. This rifle is in standard configuration with 36″ browned barrel rifled with seven grooves. Breech is stamped “US” “AH” and with “P” inside a serrated circle. Tang is dated “1826”. Lock is marked “U.S.” over “S. NORTH.” in front of cock and “MIDL” “CONN” “1826” on tail. Iron mounted stock attaches to barrel with three spring retained bands. Inspector’s mark “AH” is on left side. Trigger guard has spur at rear forming grip and sling attachment point. Buttplate is stamped “US” and right of butt has oval patchbox.

STATUS: ANTIQUE