Flintlock Duelling Pistol

Gunsmith Simeon North American

ca. 1815–20

Not on view

This is one of a rare pair of American dueling pistols in the English style (its mate is also in the Metropolitan Museum's collection, acc. no. 96.5.149). North was the first contractor of military pistols made for the federal government following the Revolution.

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Title: Flintlock Duelling Pistol
Gunsmith: Simeon North (American, Middletown, Connecticut, 1765–1852)
Date: ca. 1815–20
Geography: Middletown, Connecticut
Culture: American, Middletown, Connecticut
Medium: Steel, gold, silver, wood (walnut, hickory), horn
Dimensions: L. 15 3/4 in. (40.01 cm); L. of barrel 10 in. (25.4 cm); Cal. .56 in. (14.2 mm); Wt. 2 lb. 2 oz. (964 g)
Classification: Firearms-Pistols
Credit Line: John Stoneacre Ellis Collection, Gift of Mrs. Ellis and Augustus Van Horne Ellis, 1896
Object Number: 96.5.36
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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